Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Working at Sam's Club means a career without boundaries. There's always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of pet nutrition? Do you dream of a career where innovation meets opportunity, and your expertise transforms the lives of pets and their owners? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity just for you!

At Sam's Club, your career knows no bounds. Here, every day is an adventure, offering you limitless opportunities to grow, innovate, and excel. As the Senior Manager of Product Development and Sourcing, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our pet food (dry food, wet food, and treats) and pet supplement offerings, driving exciting advancements, and delivering premium pet products that set new industry standards.

• Trendsetting Innovation: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends to spot growth opportunities and collaborate with diverse teams to create and implement forward‑thinking strategies and product pipelines. Ensure our product portfolio is always leading the pack.
• Project Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of product development projects, from initial concept to successful market launch.
• Principal Formulator: Lead Product Formulation projects in collaboration with suppliers, including recipe development, ingredient research, managing formulation development from benchtop to scale up and commercial production.
• Technical Expert: Define testing parameters to validate formulation efficacy and performance. Works with support teams to set up product testing with labs and Members. Reviews and approves finished product specifications.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work hand-in-hand with brand management, global sourcing, creative operations, and other key stakeholders to drive new product development and enhance existing offerings.
• Strategic Partnering: Forge and nurture strong relationships with top suppliers and manufacturers to elevate product quality and introduce cutting-edge innovations.
• Problem-Solving Pro: Help resolve product issues, support Quality through root cause analyses, and provide guidance to implement solutions that keep operations running smoothly.
• Quality Champion: Partner with the Quality team to address member feedback and ensure our products consistently exceed expectations.

• Pet Product Expertise: Proven track record in product development and formulation of pet food and supplements, with deep knowledge of the industry's unique needs and trends.
• Customer Focused: A passion for understanding and addressing customer needs, with a knack for translating insights into impactful product solutions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, drive strategic decisions, and measure success.
• Creative Innovator: A history of tackling complex challenges with inventive solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Leadership Skills: Effective team leader with the ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Agility: A proactive mindset with the flexibility to adapt strategies based on market feedback and evolving dynamics.

• Innovate Pet Products: Lead the creation and enhancement of pet food and supplements that set new benchmarks in the industry.
• Optimize Relationships: Enhance supplier collaborations to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Uphold Excellence: Ensure adherence to company policies and ethical standards, promoting the highest levels of product integrity and customer satisfaction.