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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The **Senior Manager in Supplier Food Safety** creates and conveys a strategic vision for managing supplier risk and safeguarding the brand through a scientific approach. This position involves setting and enforcing supplier management standards within designated categories, collaborating closely with suppliers and the supply team to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

What you’ll do….

+ Develop and communicate Supplier Management strategic vision to manage risk and protect the brand with a science-based approach.

+ Implement Supplier Management Standards for the assigned category.

+ Work closely with the suppliers and the supply team. Ensure supplier verification programs and all parameters critical to food safety and associated regulatory compliance are appropriate and manage Supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

+ Develop strategy, specifications and processes. Conduct internal and external audits, process validations, review and risk assessments for higher risk product suppliers within the assigned category.

+ Support the supplier onboarding process, launch of new products, and reformulations by providing technical consultation to internal stakeholders for qualifying new, and existing suppliers within the assigned category.

+ Manage supplier recalls internally with key stakeholders and externally liaise with Federal and State agencies.

+ Serve as the key contact for the sourcing/merchandising/Private Brands developing teams relating to supplier food safety programs and issues.

+ Establish and monitor category Supplier Food Safety metrics/KPIs.

+ Develop business processes/training for key stakeholders.

+ Manage Food Safety related complaints, investigations, and corrective actions from both customers, regulatory bodies, and stores.

What you’ll bring….

+ Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related degree.

+ 7+years of related experience.

+ Strong knowledge of food safety systems/manufacturing processes.

+ Extensive knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems.

+ _Advanced knowledge of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP)._

+ Expert written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills.

+ Ability to triage and prioritize tasks/activities between “day to day” and “continuous improvements”.

_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.

Belonging

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Approximately 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart or Sam’s Club – our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all of America, as well as the 18 other countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate. We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual.

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 (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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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._

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience. 3 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.