Position Summary

The (USA) Manager, Packaging leads continuous improvement and innovation in packaging processes to enhance efficiency and customer value. This role oversees packaging solutions, manages packaging content for private brands, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. The manager drives cost optimization, resolves packaging challenges, and supports production capabilities while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Additionally, this position provides leadership and development opportunities for associates, promotes ethical practices, and champions a culture of accountability, adaptability, and operational excellence aligned with Walmart’s mission and values.

About the team

The Packaging team leads efforts in packaging costing and procurement for retail private brand items, collaborating closely with Merchants and Sourcing teams at Walmart and Sam’s Club. This team drives continuous improvement by analyzing processes to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities. They manage packaging innovation, ensure compliance with industry standards, and oversee packaging content development. Focused on delivering results, the team supports cross-functional projects, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and promotes a culture of accountability and growth. Their work ensures effective packaging solutions that enhance customer value and operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and packaging innovation to enhance process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage packaging solutions addressing automation, quality control, and production capabilities across locations.
• Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain consistent packaging content for private brands.
• Analyze key metrics, advise on industry standards, and lead cost negotiations with packaging suppliers.
• Resolve packaging content issues by coordinating resources and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and communicate packaging specifications and standards to internal teams and suppliers.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop packaging associates to build a high-performing team.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience managing packaging innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Strong knowledge of packaging design, labeling, and industry standards, including automation and distribution requirements.
• Ability to analyze key metrics and lead cost negotiations with packaging suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage packaging content for private brands.
• Demonstrated leadership in supervising, mentoring, and developing associates to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in contingency planning and process improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding of business marketing principles and general mathematics.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, English, or related field and 2 years’ experience in marketing, branding, packaging, retail, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in marketing, branding, packaging, retail, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Brand Management, Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates
• Masters: English, Masters: Marketing

Primary Location

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.