Manager, Sourcing - Surety of Supply at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, CPGIndustries

Requirements

  • Outstanding strategy building, project management, and communication skills
  • Track record of demonstrating high levels of initiative, ownership, and thought leadership in complex environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and successfully influencing to spark change
  • Experience building complex business cases and communicating to executive leaders
  • 4+ years of experience in retail, corporate development, corporate strategy, investment banking, consulting, or CPG

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Sourcing Managers and Merchants to accelerate Supply Strategy on specific Walmart categories, including strategic planning, project management, agreement development, cross-banner coordination, and resource requests
  • Generate analysis and insights from complex data and build reports, presentations, and other tracking/reporting tools to communicate business initiatives and progress
  • Manage project-based work independently, demonstrating a high level of initiative and follow through
  • Demonstrate inclusive leadership that enhances belonging in the organization

Skills

strategy building
project management
communication
data analysis
cross-functional leadership
business case development
strategic planning
executive communication

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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