Inventory Manager - Manager, Marketing Operations - Ecomm - Walmart Connect
Walmart

What you'll do at

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Walmart Connect is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to join our team. We are looking for an individual who loves digging into data, troubleshooting, learning new technologies and solving difficult problems. As the Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for identifying areas of opportunity across our inventory segments and looking for new and creative ways to increase the performance of our ad products across Walmart Connect's O&O properties.

You will partner closely with Sales, Yield, Product and Technical Operations to roll-out new products, features, and forecast improvements. You will become an expert in Walmart's omni-channel solution, using Walmart's proprietary data, to deliver exceptional performance for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute data driven insights for developing successful sales strategies and new inventory opportunities.
• Monitor and adjust inventory fluctuations based on historical and predictive models.
• Collaborate with Yield Analytics to accurately implement inventory forecast adjustments.
• Manage inventory segments and placements to ensure relevancy and scale are maximized.
• Keep up-to-date with industry changes, case studies and regulatory impacts.
• Work with WMC Sales teams to proactively flag potential inventory constraints and future roadblocks.
• Analyze and understand ad server inventory levers and their impact on overall forecasts.
• Identify new ways to grow inventory with our data-focused/audience-driven business.
• Work with Technical Operations and Product to onboard new inventory and ad initiatives.
• Develop inventory dashboards to assist in monitoring daily trends and fluctuations.
• Monitor invalid traffic and viewability trends by inventory segment and work closely with product/engineering on implementing new solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in Digital Ad Operations or Yield Management
• A great depth of understanding on the online advertising industry: desktop, mobile (web/in-app), and video.
• Fluency in the language of digital media and online measurement: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, uniques, pageviews, visits, referrers, viewability, demo comps, etc.
• Highly proficient in digital ad server technology (Google Ad Manager / DFP), Demand Side Platforms (e.g. AppNexus, DV360), SaaS platforms and data measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of campaign lifecycle management, ad sales process, trafficking, QA, performance analytics/ reporting.
• Comfortable working with large data sets using a variety of tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for digital media and advertising technology.

About Walmart Connect

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable - and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it.

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, or related field and 1 years' experience in marketing operations, business management, or related field
OR 3 years' experience in marketing operations, business management, or related field.
2 years' experience using Microsoft Office tools (for example, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Leading cross-functional projects, Marketing

Primary Location...
850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Hello, Silicon Valley

You don't have to choose between your career and your lifestyle. In Silicon Valley, you can have both.
Discover Silicon Valley

• 
  Beauty
  Fioli Gardens, Woodside
  
  View an art exhibit, take a nature hike, explore the historic Filoli House, or take a class at this gorgeous 654-acre property.
  
  
• 
  Art
  SFMOMA
  
  Get your art fix at this internationally recognized collection of over 30,000 works of modern and contemporary art.
  
  
• 
  Education
  Computer History Museum
  
  Large-scale exhibits, an acclaimed speaker series, docent-led tours and an award-winning education program bring computer history to life.
  
  
• 
  Purpose
  The Dish
  
  Hike or jog throughout the year on terrain dedicated to academic programs, environmental restoration and habitat conservation.
  
  

• 
  Explore
  Golden Gate Park, SF
  
  Events, attractions, meadows, lakes, and a Japanese Tea Garden provide for a true escape, without leaving the city.
  
  
• 
  Imagine
  The Tech Museum
  
  This family-friendly interactive science and technology center in San Jose provides a glimpse into the most inventive place on Earth - Silicon Valley.
  
  
• 
  Shop
  Santana Row - San Jose
  
  Stylish boutiques, world-class shopping, and delectable cuisine = a San Jose shopping trifecta.
  
  
• 
  Disconnect
  Pacifica State Beach
  
  Learn to surf or visit the "World's Most Scenic Taco Bell" at this 0.75 mile long crescent shaped escape, a symbol of successful habitat restoration.
  
  
• 
  Reflect
  Golden Gate Cemetery
  
  This national cemetery comprises 161 acres dedicated to all the members of the armed forces who served our country.
  
  

All the benefits you need for you and your family

• Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
• Associate discounts in-store and online
• Education assistance for Associate and dependents
• Parental Leave
• Pay during military service
• Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.

Frequently asked questions

• On average, how long does it take to fill out an application?
  
  On average, it takes 45-60 minutes to complete your application for the first time. Subsequent applications will take less time to apply as our system saves some of your application information. Please note that some positions require the completion of assessments in order to receive consideration for that role. Those would take additional time.
  
  
• Can I change my application after submitting?
  
  No, you cannot change your application after submitting, so please make sure that everything is finalized before you hit the submit button.
  
  
• How do you protect my personal information?
  
  Processing of information on paper is minimal, and Walmart processes application information using an applicant tracking system (ATS). Access to the data within the ATS is restricted to authorized personnel, and the system itself is held to high security standards by Walmart.
  
  
• What are the recommended Internet Browsers for applying for open roles?
  
  
  • Internet Explorer 8.0+
  • Firefox 4.0+
  • Safari 4.0+
  • Chrome 12+
  
  

This job has expired.