Walmart (WMT, Financial) is set to restructure certain store support and training roles as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations. This move will impact hundreds of positions within the company. According to an internal memo, the role of "market coordinator," responsible for assisting managers with data analysis, will be eliminated.
The memo also outlines plans to adjust roles within Walmart's training academies, focusing on stores with higher customer traffic and increasing face-to-face employee training. Despite the changes, Walmart intends to offer alternative roles, such as coaching positions, to affected employees. New positions will be created in areas without vacancies.
As the largest private employer in the U.S., Walmart employs around 1.6 million people domestically and approximately 2.1 million globally. This restructuring highlights Walmart's commitment to refining its operations. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to cut around 1,500 jobs, affecting global tech operations, U.S. store e-commerce fulfillment, and its advertising arm, Walmart Connect.
In February, Walmart also closed an office in North Carolina to consolidate employees at major hubs in California and Arkansas. Additionally, the retailer has mentioned potential price increases due to high tariff costs imposed by former President Donald Trump.
