Position Summary...
The Senior Director, Merchandise Compliance, will oversee the Merchandise Compliance program for Sam’s Club with responsibility for mitigating risk and enabling regulatory compliance across a broad merchandise portfolio.
This leader is responsible for proactively identifying risk through a risk‑based approach, designing and executing effective mitigation strategies, and driving continuous monitoring and improvement of compliance programs. Reporting to the Group Director, Sam’s Club Ethics and Compliance, this role partners closely with Compliance subject-matter experts, Merchandising, Operations, Asset Protection, Membership, Legal, Product, and Technology teams to embed compliance into the business and enable scalable, sustainable solutions.
About the team...
The Sam’s Ethics and Compliance team drives trust and safety for Associates and Members through effective risk management. This team leads the development and implementation of policies and strategies to address regulatory changes, monitors compliance gaps, and fosters a culture of integrity. Collaborating across functions, the team supports continuous improvement, promotes accountability, and drives initiatives that align with business goals. Their work ensures adherence to laws and company standards while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all stakeholders.
What you'll do...
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Provide oversight of the Merchandise Compliance program by proactively identifying risk and implementing risk‑based mitigation and remediation strategies.
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Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the business through ongoing engagements, and day‑to‑day operations.
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Define, assess, and report on key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness, drive transparency, and inform leadership decision‑making.
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Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to design and scale sustainable tools and solutions.
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Represent and articulate corporate positions on compliance‑related issues to internal and external stakeholders.
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Drive strong cross‑functional collaboration across stakeholders to deliver business‑aligned outcomes.
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Build a high‑performing organization while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What you'll bring...
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Proven executive leadership experience with a track record of building, scaling, and leading high‑impact compliance teams and programs.
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Demonstrated strength in developing and executing strategic initiatives that enable business growth, transformation, and innovation while maintaining strong compliance governance.
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Exceptional decision‑making capabilities, with the ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
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Strong collaborative leadership style, with the ability to influence and partner across functions within the enterprise.
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Strong communication skills, including experience engaging effectively with senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
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Deep understanding of merchandising, operations, and evolving business strategies, with the ability to align compliance programs to business objectives.
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!
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 exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (
RPZ) (based on location).
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 exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see
https://one.walmart.com/notices.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (
RPZ) (based on location).
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 4 years’ supervisory experience. 5 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Communications
Doctorate: Law, Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America
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