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Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Sustainability - Waste and Circularity

Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Sustainability - Waste and Circularity

Arkansas StaffingBentonville, AR, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Director Of Corporate Sustainability Waste And Circularity

Are you passionate about using business as a force for good by reducing waste and building a more circular economy at scale? As Senior Director of Corporate Sustainability Waste and Circularity at Walmart, you will lead a team working across the organization to reduce waste in our operations, packaging, and materials to advance Walmart's ambitious waste and circularity goals and create business value.

This high-impact role will shape and develop a high performing team focused on long-term strategy development and implementation, drive meaningful progress on key targets and internal KPIs, manage innovation roadmaps, engage and influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and support ESG disclosures.

Lead Walmart's waste reduction and circularity strategy :

  • Develop and drive the execution of Walmart's waste, packaging optimization, and materials circularity strategies, including zero waste in operations, food loss and waste reduction, and circular packaging and materials across the organization.
  • Manage the goal setting and tracking processes, ensuring alignment across functions and reporting consistency.
  • Build glidepaths and action plans to deliver against goals and internal KPIs.
  • Create and manage innovation roadmaps and project pipelines to advance waste reduction and circular economy strategies.

Operationalize the strategy across business functions :

  • Lead the integration of priorities and action plans into core business planning cycles for Walmart US, Sam's Club, and international markets.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities Services, Merchandising, Private Brands, Sourcing, Procurement, and Tech to translate goals into operational plans aligned across business units.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions maximizing long-term value creation for our business.
  • Track and support progress against KPIs and ensure accountability across cross-functional owners.

    • Drive external engagement and systems change :

  • Manage key external relationships such as NGOs, suppliers, and industry coalitions focused on waste and circularity.
  • Develop and review ESG disclosures by providing data, narratives, and impact metrics related to waste and circularity.
  • Engage with standards organizations and support Walmart's policy advocacy efforts to enable circular systems and infrastructure.
  • Represent Walmart's sustainability interests and positions with key public and industry forums.

    • Lead and develop a high-performing team :

  • Manage a team of sustainability professionals, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Set clear goals, establish accountability, and foster a culture of result orientation, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Align team resources to high-impact opportunities, ensuring progress on both short-term deliverables and long-term strategic priorities.

    • What you'll bring :

  • Strong business acumen and strategy development skills.
  • Strategic communication.
  • Track record of successfully leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Team leadership.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability strategies, reporting standards, policy levers, and industry benchmarks.

    • At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

    The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

    Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 6 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations OR 10 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.

    Preferred Qualifications : Consulting, preparing and executing budgets, project management, strategic planning, sustainability - environmental, sustainability - social, working in a matrixed organization. Masters : International Studies.

    Primary Location : 702 Sw 8Th St, 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. 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.

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