Enablement Director
Garner HealthSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Procurement, Supply ChainIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to lead the Supplier Capabilities Team to define and align on ways of working throughout the supplier lifecycle
- Expertise in creating content, education, and processes for suppliers to become Walmart ready, including customization for geographies of excellence
- Skills in determining Supplier Capabilities Team structure to effectively leverage the team for capabilities work
- Experience scoping existing supplier development content and leading cross-functional teams to align on content, process, and ways of working
- Knowledge to determine content and processes based on supplier maturity, category, and location
- Proficiency in supplier vetting and prequalification processes for new Sourcing & Procurement suppliers
- Capability to lead ways of working between teams such as market development, Q&A, and category teams
- Experience directing private brand supplier outreach and development, including planning events, pre-screening, liaison roles, action plans, meetings, certifications, and training on Walmart tools
- Strategic leadership skills to provide overall direction for supplier capabilities, including analyzing business objectives, developing strategies, managing costs/forecasts, resource allocation, process evaluation, outcome measurement, improvement identification, and promoting customer-focused environments
- Ability to oversee supplier development measurement, analyzing reports for trends on Walmart spend, sales impact, and opportunities in geographies of excellence
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Responsibilities
- Lead the Supplier Capabilities Team to define and align on ways of working throughout the supplier lifecycle to create a best-in-class supplier development process for new and strategic private brand suppliers
- Lead content, education creation, and processes for identified suppliers to become Walmart ready, including customization for geographies of excellence
- Determine Supplier Capabilities Team structure to most effectively leverage the team to create and deploy capabilities work
- Scope all existing supplier development content and lead the cross-functional team to align on content, process, and ways of working for supplier development
- Determine the content and process that suppliers will experience based on supplier maturity, category, and location
- Manage supplier vetting and prequalification process for all new Sourcing & Procurement suppliers
- Lead the ways of working between respective teams (e.g., market development teams, Q&A, category teams)
- Direct private brand supplier outreach and development by planning and executing events; pre-screening potential suppliers; serving as liaison between suppliers and merchants; developing and updating tactical action plans; coordinating meetings; ensuring suppliers have appropriate certifications; and training new diverse suppliers on Walmart tools
- Provide overall direction for supplier capabilities throughout the company by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts; determining resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes; identifying improvement opportunities; promoting a customer-focused environment; and sponsoring continuous learning
- Oversee supplier development measurement for area of focus by analyzing reports to identify trends on Walmart spend with current suppliers; tracking sales impact; and identifying areas to increase spend within geographies of excellence
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.
What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities for this Senior Director role?
The role involves leading the Supplier Capabilities Team to define ways of working for supplier development, creating education content and processes, determining team structure, scoping supplier development content, directing supplier outreach and events, and overseeing supplier development measurement.
What is the company culture like in the Sourcing & Procurement team?
The team fosters a psychologically safe environment, empowering associates to move faster, collaborate more easily, and win together, with a strong customer focus.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Director position?
A strong candidate will have leadership experience in supplier development, capabilities building, cross-functional team alignment, strategic planning, and executing supplier outreach events, with the ability to analyze business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
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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