Walmart
Principal, Product Manager - Pre-Order Fulfillment
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Overview
Principal Product Manager – Pre-Order Fulfillment About the Role We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to define and drive the long-term strategy for pre-order fulfillment in Walmart’s Automated Pickup and Delivery (APD) program. This team ensures inbound workflows—from dock to decant and beyond—deliver the right items, in the right condition, into automation so downstream processes can operate at scale. You will set the vision for how Walmart manages inbound-to-automation workflows across thousands of stores, maximizing throughput and building a foundation for world-class order fulfillment.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate a multi-year vision for pre-order fulfillment, spanning freight receiving, decant, ICQA, and automation readiness.
Lead cross-functional integration with supply chain, replenishment, and automation teams to ensure inbound workflows are accurate, scalable, and automation-ready.
Expand throughput into automation by shaping strategies that enable Walmart to process more of its assortment robotically.
Drive innovation in decanting and quality control systems, ensuring automation receives the right items in the right condition.
Shape Walmart’s strategy for AI- and robotics-enabled inbound workflows.
Act as a bridge between executives and product teams, clarifying trade-offs and long-term bets.
Establish Walmart as an industry leader in inbound automation practices, including partnerships with vendors and thought leaders.
Mentor Staff and Senior PMs, building organizational capability.
AI-First Mindset & Automation Leadership
Define how AI integrates into freight receiving, decant, and ICQA strategy.
Champion adoption of AI-driven forecasting, inbound simulation, and error detection.
Partner with data science and engineering to evaluate emerging AI/robotics tech.
Anticipate risks and lead responsible AI governance across pre-order processes.
Influence stakeholders and external partners on Walmart’s vision for AI in automation.
Qualifications
8–10+ years in product management, ideally with inbound/store ops or supply chain automation focus.
Proven experience shaping enterprise-scale strategies and delivering cross-functional initiatives.
Strong executive communication and influence skills.
Key Goals & Metrics
Throughput: Grow percentage of assortment processed via automation.
Efficiency: Reduce inbound labor per unit while maintaining accuracy.
Readiness: Ensure automation receives validated, eligible items consistently.
Scale: Drive adoption of standardized inbound processes across multiple sites/vendors.
Perks and Benefits Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for performance. Other benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for associates, customers, and communities.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Benefits and eligibility vary by program and job classification. More information is available via One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is
$110,000.00-$220,000.00 . Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Some roles may include stock or other compensation where applicable.
Primary Location 702 SW 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.
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Principal Product Manager – Pre-Order Fulfillment About the Role We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to define and drive the long-term strategy for pre-order fulfillment in Walmart’s Automated Pickup and Delivery (APD) program. This team ensures inbound workflows—from dock to decant and beyond—deliver the right items, in the right condition, into automation so downstream processes can operate at scale. You will set the vision for how Walmart manages inbound-to-automation workflows across thousands of stores, maximizing throughput and building a foundation for world-class order fulfillment.
What you'll do
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate a multi-year vision for pre-order fulfillment, spanning freight receiving, decant, ICQA, and automation readiness.
Lead cross-functional integration with supply chain, replenishment, and automation teams to ensure inbound workflows are accurate, scalable, and automation-ready.
Expand throughput into automation by shaping strategies that enable Walmart to process more of its assortment robotically.
Drive innovation in decanting and quality control systems, ensuring automation receives the right items in the right condition.
Shape Walmart’s strategy for AI- and robotics-enabled inbound workflows.
Act as a bridge between executives and product teams, clarifying trade-offs and long-term bets.
Establish Walmart as an industry leader in inbound automation practices, including partnerships with vendors and thought leaders.
Mentor Staff and Senior PMs, building organizational capability.
AI-First Mindset & Automation Leadership
Define how AI integrates into freight receiving, decant, and ICQA strategy.
Champion adoption of AI-driven forecasting, inbound simulation, and error detection.
Partner with data science and engineering to evaluate emerging AI/robotics tech.
Anticipate risks and lead responsible AI governance across pre-order processes.
Influence stakeholders and external partners on Walmart’s vision for AI in automation.
Qualifications
8–10+ years in product management, ideally with inbound/store ops or supply chain automation focus.
Proven experience shaping enterprise-scale strategies and delivering cross-functional initiatives.
Strong executive communication and influence skills.
Key Goals & Metrics
Throughput: Grow percentage of assortment processed via automation.
Efficiency: Reduce inbound labor per unit while maintaining accuracy.
Readiness: Ensure automation receives validated, eligible items consistently.
Scale: Drive adoption of standardized inbound processes across multiple sites/vendors.
Perks and Benefits Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for performance. Other benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for associates, customers, and communities.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Benefits and eligibility vary by program and job classification. More information is available via One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is
$110,000.00-$220,000.00 . Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Some roles may include stock or other compensation where applicable.
Primary Location 702 SW 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.
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