Senior Analyst, Project Management, ACS (Alternative Channel Sourcing)

Position Summary...

The Senior Analyst – Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting the rapidly growing Alternate Channel Sourcing (ACS) business at Sam’s Club. ACS is responsible for sourcing high-value, trending brands and items across 15+ merchandise categories, delivering unique “treasure hunt” assortments for members while maintaining strict compliance and operational excellence.

About the Team
This role serves as the central execution engine for the ACS team, driving cross-functional projects, improving operational processes, and providing analytical insights that support faster decision-making in a fast-moving environment. The position partners closely with buyers, legal, compliance, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure buys are executed efficiently and programs launch successfully in clubs and online.

What you'll do...

Business Operations & Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional projects that improve the speed and efficiency of ACS buying and execution.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across merchandising, compliance, supply chain, and legal teams.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions that support business growth.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for major ACS initiatives including new supplier onboarding, packaging compliance processes, and operational improvements.

Data & Business Insights

• Build dashboards and tracking tools to support leadership decision-making.

Operational Execution

• Support execution of large, complex buying programs by coordinating compliance documentation, packaging guidelines, and launch timelines.
• Partner with planning and supply chain teams to ensure buys are aligned with distribution center capacity and club flow.
• Track key milestones to ensure product programs launch successfully.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify operational workflows across the ACS business.
• Implement scalable processes that support increased item volume and supplier partnerships.
• Partner with technology and analytics teams to improve reporting and automation capabilities.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships across merchandising, planning, compliance, supply chain, and legal.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and results to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring…

• An analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills in fast‑moving, complex environments.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners.
• Comfort working in ambiguous situations and building structure where needed.

Minimum Qualifications…

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field OR 2 years’ experience in project management, business, operations, or related area.

You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If…

• You have 2+ years of experience in merchandising analytics, strategy, consulting, or project management.
• You have experience working cross‑functionally in retail or supply chain organizations.
• You bring strong data skills, including Excel, reporting tools, or dashboard creation.
• You have a proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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