Walmart Sourcing | Senior Director, Sourcing

Location can be in Shenzhen or Hong Kong

This position is responsible for the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Directs the quality strategy for Sourcing (in either Food/Consumables or General Merchandising) to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, the achievement of quality goals, and the appropriate use of the most current technology, systems, processes, and talent. Uses statistically valid means to determine the greatest risks and opportunities.
• Supports suppliers in the identification of opportunities to improve quality for Walmart customers. Supports factories and sourcing teams in the delivery of Merchandising strategies and best practices. Develops and drives the implementation of standard operating procedures and industry best practices to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures product compliance with Walmart’s quality standards. Ensures samples of all products are tested by independent third-party laboratories to verify compliance with applicable regulations at the national and local levels of the retail market. Partners with product developers, merchants, and sourcing team partners to ensure factories are categorized by expertise and ability, providing the factory with the necessary tools.
• Ensures the overall quality and safety of Walmart private brand products by measuring, assessing, and weighing and combining supplier, factory, and product ratings against set product criteria. Responds to immediate safety concerns (for example, product withdraws/recalls). Oversees the implementation of preventive practices. Benchmarks private brand industry practices.
• Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position:

• 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 - Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.
• Deliver for the Customer: Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.
• 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 implementing strategies.
• Focus on our Associates: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; 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.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position:

• Reads information, often in small print. Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.
• Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or electronic device.
• Enters and locates information on electronic device. Presents information to small or large groups and individuals.
• Observes associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

Travel

Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

• Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday.
• Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring an overnight stay.
• Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring consecutive overnight stays.
• Travels internationally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring extended overnight stays.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business or related area and 7 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• Option 2: 9 years' experience in supply chain, transportation, logistics, or related area.
• 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business or related area.
• 3 years' cross-functional experience.
• Certified Purchasing Manager or related purchasing manager certification.

WMGS doesn’t charge any recruitment or similar fee in the recruitment process including but not limited to interview, offering and onboarding.

Director

Full-time

Purchasing

Retail