Manager, Sourcing, Produce Quality, California at Walmart in Valencia, California

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Sourcing Quality - Manager - Produce California

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  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 PRODUCE Quality and is based in California
  
  
  • 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 food at a value for our customers and members.
  
  
  
  

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  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 PRODUCE quality while interacting with business partners and suppliers across the globe.
  
  
  • This associate will be working with international 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.
  
  
  
  


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  What is special/cool/unique about this role?
  
  
  
  • The associate in this role will work on programs from the beginning of the season supporting the Sourcing Manager on quality topics:
  
  
  • This includes:
    
    
    • Collaborating with suppliers to confirm their programs meet our quality standards for international markets.
    
    
    • Partnering with suppliers and cross functional teams during commercialization
    
    
    • Working with our suppliers to maintain quality during the season.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Rarely can individuals get exposure like this from origin to end of the product at market arrival.
  
  
  
  


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  Primary responsibilities/accountabilities for this role
  
  
  
  • Technical support for Sourcing team and the business plan.
  
  
  • Onboarding new suppliers into Walmart requirements and processes.
  
  
  • Evaluating the supplier's product and quality to confirm adherence to specifications.
  
  
  • Quality inspection of final product before to shipping in origin.
  
  
  • Partnering with the markets and 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.
  
  
  
  

TOP 3 MUST-HAVES FOR THIS ROLE



1. Bachelor's degree in food science or related field (science, agriculture)


2. Quality Assurance Experience


3. Soft Skills: Flexibility, Can-do attitude, Team Player, Organization, Excellent Communication



TOP 3 NICE-TO-HAVES FOR THIS ROLE



Experience working in food manufacturing, orchards or packinghouses facilities.


Experience in produce categories: fruits and vegetables.


Spanish language proficency



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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $84,000.00-$156,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.


Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related area.
3 years' experience in sourcing.
Bilingual in English and one or more language used to transact business in assigned country.
Project Management certification.




Preferred Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Experience in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing, Experience working for a retailer, or major brand, importer/agent serving a major retail customer




Primary Location...



28494 Westinghouse Pl, Valencia, CA 91355-0930, 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming 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



All the benefits you need for you and your family

• Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
• Associate discounts in-store and online
• Education assistance for Associate and dependents
• Parental Leave
• Pay during military service
• Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
• Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth

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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.



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