(USA) Senior Analyst, Product Development- Kid's Sportswear

Reference: R-2647105Posted: 2026-09-17Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $80000 - $155000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Senior Analyst, Product Development plays a critical role in supporting product lifecycle management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and validate product specifications that meet quality standards and customer expectations. This role involves conducting industry benchmarking, performing root cause analysis, and providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. The position requires effective communication with internal and external partners to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure timely execution of product initiatives. This role will require flexibility to pivot across various category initiatives, actively contributing to broader team goals and cross-functional support strategies. About the team: The Wonder Nation Girl’s Product Development Team drives the full product lifecycle, transforming style trends into high-volume apparel across tops, sweaters, bottoms, dresses, and denim. The team expertly balances creative details with value engineering, ensuring comfort, fit, and durability. Serving as the key link among Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Sourcing and Quality Assurance the team excels in aligning cross-functional workflows and resolving issues promptly. Their technical expertise and market agility enable the delivery of millions of affordable, stylish pieces nationwide, supporting Walmart’s commitment to quality and value for families. What you'll do:Support product specification development and validation throughout the product lifecycle to ensure quality and alignment with customer needs.Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive initiatives, resolve issues, and maintain alignment on product development.Perform root cause analysis on product issues and recommend effective solutions to ensure production timelines are met.Compile data to provide insights supporting business decisions.Partner with sourcing on product/cost engineering and assist in special projects to support business strategies.Communicate updates to cross-functional teams to inform product development and negotiations.Review and approve TOPs and final packaging assets to ensure execution of design intent, quality compliance, and retail readiness.What you'll bring:Proven expertise in product lifecycle management and product development processes.Strong skills in cross-functional project management and collaboration with internal and external partners.Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions to resolve product issues.Proficiency in analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions.Flexibility to quickly pivot priorities, jump into evolving projects, and support cross-functional team initiatives where needed.Excellent communication skills to update stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.Knowledge of apparel engineering, garment construction, textiles and supply chain fundamentals. 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 . 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. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum qualifications["Minimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or related field OR 2 years’ experience in design, merchandising, marketing, or related area."]Preferred qualifications["Data Analytics", "Sourcing", "Working on cross-functional teams or projects", "Microsoft Office", "Customer Service"]