Inbound Manager, Supply Chain Management - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Manages end-to-end supply chain processes and ensures merchandise flow through the distribution network and Fulfillment Centers by directing resolutions and responding to escalations of daily issues. Analyzes data from multiple stakeholders to streamline and improve network efficiencies. Provides data for the supplier compliance process flow. Researches and analyzes the root cause of daily and escalated exceptions concerning shipping, receiving, inventory, and return-related issues. Conducts performance reviews of Merchandising associates, Distribution Center associates, and suppliers.

Drives field-level direction and provides guidance for the execution of operations by acting as a liaison for the field. Communicates operational expectations to suppliers and transporters. Addresses performance-related issues with stakeholders.

Oversees relationships with external parties by serving as the main point of contact for external partners. Communicates expectations and agreements to external partners. Consolidates and communicates relevant findings and information to external stakeholders. Leads audit processes to ensure external partners comply with company standards and agreements. Utilizes quarterly scorecards to measure and correct performance. Assists senior leadership with the selection of service providers.

Collaborates with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and implement innovative ideas. Reviews supplier details and assesses supplier capabilities and competencies within the context of business needs and submits recommendations to leadership. Monitors and reports on supplier performance and implements strategies to improve supplier performance through negotiation of key performance indicators and service-level agreements. Resolves complex vendor issues and escalates to the appropriate level for resolution when necessary.

Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Live our Values: Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Live our Values: Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Embrace Change: Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Embrace Change: Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Deliver for the Customer: Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.

Deliver for the Customer: Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.

Focus on our Associates: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Focus on our Associates: Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Focus on our Associates: Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Home office directed, field-based manager that will foster Supplier relationships and execute process to reach established goals.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Supply Chain Processes: Expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain operations and logistics within distribution networks and fulfillment centers.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in analyzing complex data sets to identify efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Root Cause Analysis: Experience in researching and analyzing daily exceptions related to shipping, receiving, inventory, and returns to identify and resolve issues.
• Performance Metrics: Skilled in conducting performance reviews and utilizing scorecards to measure and enhance supplier and associate performance.
• Supplier Management: Knowledge of supplier capabilities assessment, performance monitoring, and negotiating key performance indicators and service-level agreements.
• Audit Processes: Experience leading audits to ensure compliance with company standards and agreements among external partners.
• Operational Communication: Ability to communicate operational expectations clearly to suppliers and transporters, ensuring alignment on performance-related issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and systems to support supply chain management and enhance operational efficiency.
• Project Management: Capable of coordinating and overseeing job-related activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

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 $70,000.00-$130,000.00
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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.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in management, supply chain, business administration, financial management, production/operations management or related area and 1 year's experience in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment, with supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Option 2: 1 year's experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Area or Operations Manager.

Option 3: 1 year's experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Load Manager.

Option 4: 3 years' experience in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment, with supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

2 years' experience as a Walmart Supply Chain manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates., Both bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years' experience in a supply chain environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees.

Primary Location...

2120 N Stemmons St, Sanger, TX 76266-3248, United States of America