Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, SustainabilityIndustries

Requirements

Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies within a large organization
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
Proven ability to identify sustainability risks and opportunities and develop effective strategies to address them
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate sustainability initiatives and results to internal and external stakeholders
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to sustainability and fashion
Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sustainability strategies that align with Walmart's business objectives and values, supporting categories such as General Merchandise, Home, Fashion, Consumable, and/or Health and Wellness
Collaborate with merchants, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to integrate sustainable practices into the product supply chain, including sourcing, production, distribution, and communicate initiatives to customers
Identify and assess sustainability risks and opportunities, developing strategies to mitigate or capitalize on them
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives and progress towards goals
Support ESG and various external reporting for areas of responsibility, including oversight of EPR (extended producer responsibility) and synergies, approaching work cohesively across non-food businesses (as relevant)
Project manage special projects such as Milestone, Growth Summits, YBM, Holiday Meeting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sustainability StrategiesSupply Chain ManagementESG ReportingKPI DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk AssessmentStakeholder CollaborationSourcingProductionDistribution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this role?

Required skills include experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies, strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and partners, proven ability to identify sustainability risks and opportunities, excellent communication skills, up-to-date knowledge of sustainability trends and regulations, and strong project management skills.

What benefits does Walmart offer for this position?

Benefits include competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance, PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, and more.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager position?

A strong candidate has experience in sustainability strategies in large organizations, excels in collaboration and project management, can identify risks and opportunities, and communicates effectively with stakeholders while staying current on industry trends.

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

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives at Walmart

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Walmart

About Walmart

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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