Senior Manager, Business Strategy – MRO Parts Category Management

Position Summary…

What youll do…

Initiative and Process Management

Supplier Compliance : Ensures parts suppliers comply with new or existing systems, supplier contracts, and service level agreements.

Inventory Management : Implements strategies for warehouse and van inventory stocking.

Technology and Processes : Utilizes the right technology and processes to optimize Walmart preferred suppliers at Walmart-negotiated pricing, consuming Walmart-specified items.

Efficiency Enhancements : Executes technology and support enhancements to increase technician repair time efficiency and asset uptime.

Supplier Sourcing Events : Facilitates supplier sourcing events with Walmart Global Procurement partners.

Support for Cross-Functional Teams

Data Utilization : Uses parts and materials usage data to inform about asset condition, total cost of ownership, forecast spend, and frequency of use.

Parts Prediction : Predicts parts needed for specific scopes of work.

OEM Conversion and SKU Consolidation : Facilitates OEM conversion and SKU consolidation.

Cost Reduction and Efficiency : Leverages data to drive down costs, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance technician efficiency.

Parts Escalations Management

Technician Support : Manages parts escalations from field-based technicians, including sourcing, supplier updates, and order entry.

Order Management : Proactively works on aging purchase orders and back orders.

Systems Utilization : Provides timely and accurate updates using Walmart purchase order systems and work order management systems.

Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Manages the resolution of business issues by reviewing data ; determining needed solutions that fit local needs and can be leveraged across the region; following up with stakeholders to obtain information on unresolved issues; and collaborating with cross-functional teams regarding support for solutions.

Drives change initiatives by identifying and defining desired change and processes; validating value and priority; driving project plans to implement processes; assessing readiness for change; managing expectations; adjusting approaches to have change adopted by the entire organization; and ensuring timely project management from pilot to the execution stage.

Manages the development and implementation of process improvements to improve business results by overseeing evaluation and execution of multiple projects; directing in consultation with leadership regarding solutions; reviewing reports; leveraging customer and operational needs across the division to identify barriers and obstacles that impact performance across the division; and benchmarking competitors programs.

Provides recommendations to senior management by reviewing feedback; assessing risks ; collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop program enhancements; managing the reporting and communication of key performance metrics; ensuring alignment across functional units; and communicating strategic direction to key stakeholders.

Directs the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies and communication by leading cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes; overseeing the development of business programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.

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

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

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

Deliver for the CustomerCustomer 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 CustomerStrategic Thinking : Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy.

Focus on our AssociatesDiversity, 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 AssociatesCollaboration & 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 AssociatesTalent 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.

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 Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 $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.

Bachelors degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 4 years experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 6 years experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

Leading cross-functional teams, Supervisory experience

Primary Location…

2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.