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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. The Merchandising Process Improvement team plays a critical, highly visible role in advancing enterprise strategy and accelerating growth. By reimagining and transforming complex, cross‑functional merchandising processes, the team unlocks scalable capabilities that directly impact performance, agility, and customer experience. This work has driven hundreds of millions of dollars in incremental sales and continues to shape how CVS Health competes and wins in the marketplace. As Senior Manager, Merchandising Process Improvement, you will operate as a strategic partner to senior leaders, identifying high‑value opportunities through data‑driven insights, external benchmarking, and deep business understanding. You will design future‑state solutions and lead cross‑functional execution that translates strategy into measurable results. This role requires strong strategic judgment, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence across functions and leadership levels—while rapidly developing expertise across diverse business domains. Success in this role means delivering outsized impact, shaping enterprise priorities, and helping scale the next generation of merchandising capabilities at CVS Health.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Planning & Execution (30%): Develop actionable metrics and insights by leveraging data and leading first‑level analyses to uncover key business drivers and emerging trends
Drive effective planning and execution through disciplined project management across teams and functions
Influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including Senior Vice Presidents, through concise storytelling, executive‑ready presentations, and clear recommendations
Establish timelines, ownership, and interdependencies that enable teams to execute and deliver results
Navigate ambiguity and change while maintaining momentum toward strategic goals
Champion innovation by advancing ideas to VP and SVP leadership, balancing growth opportunities with financial risk and cost considerations
Monitor progress against strategic initiatives and KPIs, following up to ensure outcomes are achieved
Process Design, Evolution & Governance (25%): Conduct high‑quality analyses to identify sources of value and test hypotheses related to process improvement opportunities
Evaluate assumptions, methodologies, and downstream impacts to ensure insights are robust and defensible
Synthesize insights on current‑state processes to prioritize initiatives that deliver the greatest business value
Design scalable, sustainable processes, tools, and capabilities that support long‑term operational excellence
Stakeholder Influence & Change Management (30%): Use data and insights to influence stakeholders and drive informed decision‑making
Act as a change agent by embracing and promoting enterprise improvement initiatives across teams and partners
Break through implementation barriers by proactively addressing risks and constraints
Foster ethical conduct, compliance, and best‑practice adherence through clear policies and governance
Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to enable integrated, enterprise‑wide solutions
Track performance, retention, and KPI outcomes, providing recurring executive readouts in partnership with cross‑functional leaders
Develop and maintain standardized reporting views to monitor macro trends and key business drivers
Culture & Talent Development (15%): Lead with inclusion, empathy, and accountability, cultivating a culture that supports well‑being and high performance
Set clear expectations and goals to drive engagement and results
Serve as a coach and mentor, supporting Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and developing high‑potential talent
Leverage enterprise talent tools and development programs to build leadership capability and succession strength
Requirements:
5+ years of experience developing, implementing, and executing complex programs
5+ years of demonstrated leadership success in a competitive environment (retail experience preferred)
Proven ability to influence stakeholders with and without formal authority
Experience leading under pressure and adapting to evolving business needs
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and executive‑level presentation skills
Strong cross‑functional collaboration across diverse teams and leadership styles
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ability to travel up to 20% based on business needs
Nice to have:
10+ years of program and people leadership experience
Experience in retail, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environments
Demonstrated success solving highly complex problems in dynamic settings
SQL capability preferred
Consulting experience preferred
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher)
What we offer:
Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching