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Position Summary...

Join the Supplier Food Safety team as a Senior Manager! In this role, you will be responsible for assigned food category strategy development and maintenance, which includes partnership with the sourcing and technical development teams to approve and monitor existing and new suppliers.

If you are a strategic, influential, and progressive food safety science leader with the ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions in a highly complex, rapidly evolving environment, this might be the role for you. Someone who builds trust and credibility and inspires associates across the business will be energized by this opportunity. The right person will be action-oriented, resourceful, and approachable while also having the ability to influence and lead change, based on a deep scientific knowledge and network.

What you'll do...

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

+ Implement Supplier Management Standards for the assigned category; work closely with suppliers and the supply team ensuring supplier verification programs and parameters critical to food safety and associated regulatory compliance are appropriate and managing Supplier CAPAs

+ Develop strategy, specifications, process and conduct internal, external audits, process validations review and risk assessment for higher risk product suppliers within 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 liaising with Federal and State agencies

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

+ Review, monitor, and measure supplier food safety key performance indicators (KPI) by understanding food safety standards; determining appropriate action steps to ensure compliance as well as proactively predicting potential risks and developing mitigation alternatives​

+ Facilitate engagement and appropriate communications with cross-functional teams (including Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and key business stakeholders) to ensure a transparent and comprehensive compliance strategy consistent with business objectives

+ Support communication efforts to ensure leadership understanding of Food Safety risks

+ Develop SOPs and processes for existing and new job responsibilities and duties

+ Manage investigation and closure of compliance related supplier issues including animal welfare related cases

+ Responsible for closure of RCM/store tickets

What you'll bring...

+ An undergraduate degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemical Engineering

+ At least 3-5 years' food safety supplier management experience, ideally within large, multinational corporations

+ Strong knowledge in food safety systems/manufacturing processes (GSSI, FSMA, etc.) and advanced HACCP knowledge

+ Expert communication/organizational skills both written and verbal

+ An 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._

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._

Communications

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.