(USA) Senior Director, Supply Chain Management

Position Summary...

What you'll do

Ensures cross‑functional collaboration which enables holistic buying decisions while leveraging supply chain scale to influence and reduce overall cost of goods by partnering with store operations, merchandising, replenishment, and other supply chain functions to build influence, educating stakeholders on store merchandising and supply chain operational principles to establish understanding of service needs, influencing stakeholders to adopt correct processes and communication channels to enable proper planning by all stakeholders, and leveraging the supply chain optimization tool suite to proactively provide supply chain consulting services and solutions. Oversees supply chain flow process improvement efforts by managing the design, development and delivery of new ways of working between supply chain stakeholders, directing product flow plan objectives, overseeing the correction of errors, processes and feedback loops, directing areas of opportunity to improve service levels, supporting the use of end‑to‑end costing methodology and lean concepts, providing cost recommendations to reduce process waste and provide opportunities for cost reductions and process efficiencies, and reviewing the impact and benefits to internal processes. Oversees relationships with external parties by supervising the points of contact for external partners, communicating expectations and agreements to team, approving relevant findings and information to be communicated to external stakeholders, leading audit processes to ensure external partners comply with company standards and agreements, and driving the selection of service providers. Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs, developing, communicating, building support for and implementing business strategies, plans and practices, analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans, determining and supporting resource requirements, evaluating operational processes, measuring outcomes to ensure desired results, identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities, promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability, and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps, recruiting, selecting and developing talent, supporting mentorship, workforce development and succession planning, and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices, developing consequences for violations or non‑compliance and supporting the Open Door Policy: develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives, engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas. Respect the individual: builds high‑performing teams, seeks and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences, creates a workplace where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform, drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all. Respect the individual: creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments, supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent. Respect the individual: builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners, works collaboratively and cross‑functionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate, influence and inspire commitment and action. Act with Integrity: maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models Walmart values, leads by example to foster our culture, supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity, sustainability, community and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts). Act with Integrity: ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies, promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns, and takes action to enable others to do the same, holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Act with Integrity: acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self‑aware. Serve our Customers and Members: delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omn‑merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low‑Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members. Adopt a holistic perspective that considers data analytics, customer/member insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Strive for Excellence: consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve, demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset, seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes and intelligent risk‑taking, and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Strive for Excellence: drives continuous improvement, supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.

At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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, ...

Live Better U is a Walmart‑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.

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:

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 6 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
• 6 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
• 3 years’ experience with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dispatch, Fleet Management, Network Analysis, Retail Logistics Operations
• Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain
• Project Management (Project Management Professional – Certification), Six Sigma – Certification

Primary Location

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer—By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity—unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions—while being inclusive of all people.

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