Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management

Overview

Position Summary... What you'll do... Manages end-to-end supply chain processes and ensures merchandise flow through the distribution network and fulfillment centers by directing resolutions and responding to escalations of daily issues; analyzing data from multiple stakeholders to streamline and improve network efficiencies; providing data for the supplier compliance process flow; researching and analyzing root causes of daily and escalated exceptions concerning shipping, receiving, inventory, and return related issues;

conducting performance reviews of merchandising department, distribution centers, and suppliers. Oversees relationships with external parties by serving as the main point of contact for external partners; communicating expectations and agreements to external partners; consolidating and communicating relevant findings and information to external stakeholders; leading audit processes to ensure external partners comply with company standards and agreements; utilizing quarterly scorecards to measure and correct performance;

and assisting senior leadership with the selection of service providers.

• Improve supply chain execution by approving a flow path channel from supplier to store to best fit sales, in-stock, and profit metrics; collaborate between supply chain stakeholders to ensure sales, in-stock, inventory, profitability, and strategy goals are achieved; track the movement and arrival of goods across the supply chain; present recommendations to address conflicting goals; identify order exceptions, disruptions, and supply chain constraints that will impact supply chain execution;
  
  develop and coordinate a resolution.
• Drive field-level direction and provide guidance for the execution of operations by supervising the liaison for the field; communicate operational expectations to suppliers and transporters; address performance related issues with stakeholders.
• Direct supply chain flow process improvement efforts by contributing to the design, development, and delivery of new ways of working between supply chain stakeholders; prioritize product flow plan objectives; ensure flow plans are achievable; manage the correction of errors, processes, and feedback loops; identify areas of opportunity to improve service levels; support the use of end-to-end costing methodology and lean concepts;
  
  provide cost recommendations to reduce process waste and create opportunities for cost reductions and process efficiencies; review and analyze the impact and benefits to internal processes.
• Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; develop and communicate business plans and priorities; remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; provide resources; identify performance standards; measure progress and adjust performance accordingly; develop contingency plans; demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning.
• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; promoting a sense of belonging in the workplace.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Demonstrates respect for all, builds a high-performing team, embraces differences, and promotes a culture of belonging. Acts with integrity by following the law, code of conduct, and company policies;

fosters a non-retaliation environment; and encourages others to act with honesty and transparency. Serves customers and members by delivering expected business results with an omni-merchant mindset. Strives for excellence by seeking continuous improvement, encouraging learning, and embracing new digital tools and ways of working.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and performance-based bonuses, plus benefits including health (medical, vision, dental), 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance, paid time off (PTO/PPTO), vacation, sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, and additional programs. You will receive PTO/PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

Information about PTO and eligibility is provided where applicable. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates; programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are paid for by Walmart. Eligibility…