Position Summary
The success of Walmart depends on providing quality goods at exceptional value to our customers. In service to that mission, Walmart strives to identify sources of supply that reliably deliver value through a combination of high-quality goods, cost, consistent delivery, and a host of other relevant factors. About Sourcing Looking to join an exciting team? This is your spot! We are looking for experienced sourcing professionals with a knack for relationship building. As a Senior Analyst for Walmart Food Sourcing, your expertise will allow you to support Bakery at Walmart. You will have the opportunity to develop complex sourcing strategies for existing products while also working with Product Developers to create first of their kind innovative Marketside & Freshness Guaranteed products. You will work directly with Merchants to ensure critical business metrics are met while influencing future growth strategies to help our customers Save Money and Live Better.
What You'll Do
Manage the sourcing process to build Walmart Sourcing, Merchant, and Product Development strategies for Domestic and Direct Import. Develop supplier relationships. Identify sourcing opportunities to ensure suppliers capability. Guide partners and suppliers to ensure product quality, delivery and cost goals. Ensure follow-up of all sourcing activities with teams and suppliers. Analyze data and compile reports.
You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If
You have a passion for developing successful businesses and have an attention to detail in the business fundamentals of sourcing, finance, and supply chain. You can build strong relationships with those around you at all levels whether internal or external to Walmart. You know what motivates manufacturers, merchants, & customers and can integrate those perspectives into successful business opportunities. You are not timid to identify and communicate business priorities to a diverse set of stakeholders. You are data savvy with the ability to analyze business fundamentals, anticipate market changes, and can use that information to make facts-based decisions. You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
We Would Love For You To Have
Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, supply chain, or related area. Experience in retail, manufacturing, sourcing, or related areas. Global experience in Sourcing, Merchandising or Procurement.
Primary Location
701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Sourcing Analyst • Bentonville, AR, US