Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Manager, Supply Chain Management - Sam's Club
About The Team
Supply Chain at Sam's Club is all about delivering plans that help provide our members with the products they want, where they want them, at the best price possible. To accomplish this, associates must think critically and create efficiencies, using data and experience to overcome complex challenges. We invite you to join the Sam's Club Supply Chain Team; a quick moving group of motivated individuals with skills ranging from data analytics to strategy and execution. Together we will design the supply chain of the future and improve our members' lives .
As a Manager, Supply Chain Management on the Transportation team, you'll be based in Bentonville, AR and will manage supply chain processes and ensure merchandise flow through the distribution network and fulfillment centers by directing resolution and responding to escalations of daily issues and analyzing data to streamline and improve network efficiencies. You'll research and analyze root cause of daily and escalated exceptions concerning shipping, receiving, inventory, and return related issues.
What you'll do...
Optimize supply chain execution: you'll determine and approve an optimal flow path channel from supplier to club to best fit sales, in-stock, and profit metrics; develop and present recommendations to address conflicting goals; identify order exceptions, disruptions, and supply chain constraints that will impact supply chain execution and develop and coordinate a resolution; conduct performance reviews of merchandising department, distribution centers and suppliers, providing recommendations for corrective action to key stakeholdersIdentify best practices: you'll advise teams on adaptation and implementation of best practices and collaborate with business partners in order to identify and develop resources to improve efficienciesManage supply chain flow process improvement efforts: you'll contribute to the design, development, and delivery of new ways of working between supply chain stakeholders; present continuous improvement recommendations to leadership; prioritize product flow plan objectives; ensure flow plans are achievable; champion innovation to simplify current solutions and methodologies; identify areas of opportunity to improve service levels; support the use of end-to-end costing methodology and lean concepts; provide cost recommendations to reduce process waste; provide opportunities for cost reductions and process efficiencies and review and analyze the impact and benefits to internal processes
What you'll bring...
4+ years supplier facing supply chain, logistics or transportation operations experience within a retail environment or similar industry1-3 years fleet management, dispatch, network analysis or transportation related experienceAdvanced knowledge of Excel and experience with SQLHands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BISuperior analytical skills and keen attention to detailAbility to problem solve and think creativelyAdaptability and willingness to learnExperience leveraging Lean and Six Sigma principles to lead / manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously that drive continuous improvementAbility to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, operating nearly 600 clubs in the US and more than 200 internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, you'll help make saving simple for families and small business owners. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. and you'll quickly find that we're a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam's Club is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area OR 4 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area. 2 years' experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Fleet management, dispatch, or network analysis, Retail Logistics Operations
Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain
Six Sigma - Certification
Primary Location...
2101 SE SIMPLE SAVINGS DR, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-4304, United States of America