This role is designed for an individual contributor who is motivated by complex, purposeful challenges and has a keen interest in analytics. If you have a background in supplier sourcing with a focus on data analytics, and you are looking for a challenging position in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this role could be a perfect fit for you. You will play a critical role on our team, working on sourcing and analytics for Domestic and International Supplier Quality.
Team Overview
The Sourcing Quality team consists of colleagues located in markets around the world.
This team supports Food, Consumables and Health & Wellness. This specific role is for Consumables, Health & Wellness Supplier Quality and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The associates on this team are passionate and smart with a history of creative problem solving and high standards.
Our goal is to provide safe, high quality items at a value for our customers and members.
Why should you choose this position over a similar one?
Working with the Sourcing Quality team is a fun and dynamic experience. This associate will execute and learn about Consumables, Health & Wellness quality while interacting with business partners and suppliers in the US and across the globe.
This associate will be working with international and domestic markets/suppliers and will be representing Quality at origin and for our consumers worldwide.
The associate in the role will have the opportunity to expand and grow across categories and even across functional groups within Walmart.
What is unique about this role?
The associate in this role will work on projects from the very beginning of an item lifecycle (a mere idea or concept) until it is in our stores and purchased by Walmart shoppers. This includes:
Vetting potential suppliers who can partner with Walmart to manufacture our item(s)
Collaborating with suppliers to confirm their programs meet our quality standards
Partnering with suppliers and cross functional teams during commercialization
Working with our suppliers to maintain quality over the lifecycle of the item(s)
Owning Data Analysis and recommending action plans to improve overall Quality for our customers
The ability to learn about multiple departments and work with several stakeholders
Support the Walmart Private Brand business, from Diapers to Dog Food - where else can you get this exposure and experience?
Rarely can individuals get experience like this from beginning to end of the product life cycle.
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities for this role
Vetting potential suppliers to ensure they meet Walmart quality requirements.
Onboarding new suppliers into Walmart systems and processes.
Evaluating private brand items to confirm adherence to specifications.
Partnering with suppliers when product issues occur, initiating CAPAs and working with suppliers to find resolution.
This is a hands-on role. One day the associate may be reviewing supplier quality issues and the next day they could be visiting a supplier to tour facilities.
MUST-HAVES FOR THIS ROLE
Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Food Science, Data Analytics or related field (science, agriculture or hospitality focused)
Soft Skills: Flexibility, Can-do attitude, Team Player, Organization, Excellent Communication
NICE-TO-HAVES FOR THIS ROLE
Experience working in Food, Cosmetics, Pet Food, or Food Contact Manufacturing
Sourcing Quality Assurance Experience
Formal Training in IL6s methodologies, and/or Black Belt Certification
Power BI, and/or other Dashboard creation tools to analyze and effectively communicate large data sets to targeted audiences.
Benefits and Perks
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(K) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
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, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$110,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, supply chain, or related area., Experience in retail, manufacturing, sourcing, or related area.
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
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.
"We advocate for our customers, provide opportunity to our employees, and support efforts that better the lives of millions of people." - Hannah, Sourcing Manager
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