Walmart to cut hundreds of store-support roles in major restructuring move

Walmart is undertaking another round of internal restructuring that will affect hundreds of store-support and training roles, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.

As first reported by Bloomberg, Walmart will eliminate the market coordinator position - a role that helped compile and analyze data for store managers. In a memo sent to employees on Wednesday, Cedric Clark, executive vice president of store operations for Walmart U.S., confirmed the decision, stating that the restructuring is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

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Additionally, the company plans to revise some roles within its training academies to focus more on high-volume store locations and prioritize in-person training for associates.

Walmart says it will support affected employees by offering alternative roles, including new coaching positions, even in areas where vacancies don't currently exist, the reports added.

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The reshuffle comes amid broader changes within the company. In May, Walmart announced it would cut approximately 1,500 jobs, impacting its global tech operations, e-commerce fulfilment centers in the U.S., and advertising division, Walmart Connect.

Earlier this year, it also shuttered its North Carolina office as part of a consolidation strategy to relocate staff to central hubs in Arkansas and California.

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