(USA) Manager, Supply Chain Management
About The Position
The Manager, Supply Chain Management oversees the efficient flow of merchandise through distribution networks and fulfillment centers by resolving operational issues and analyzing data to enhance network performance. This role drives collaboration among stakeholders to meet sales, inventory, and profitability goals while identifying and addressing supply chain disruptions. The position champions continuous improvement initiatives, manages supplier relationships, and leads teams to execute optimized supply chain strategies. With a focus on operational excellence and innovation, the manager ensures compliance with company standards and fosters a culture of accountability and development. The team drives operational excellence by managing carrier performance and fostering strong relationships across Ocean, Dray, Air, and OCM channels. They focus on optimizing supply chain processes through data analysis, resolving escalated issues, and implementing improvements. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team ensures seamless merchandise flow and enhanced service levels. Leadership promotes continuous learning, accountability, and innovation to achieve business objectives while upholding high standards of integrity and operational effectiveness. This team plays a critical role in supporting programmatic expansion and aligning vendor performance with organizational goals.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in supply chain management with a focus on optimizing merchandise flow and network efficiencies.
- Strong leadership skills, including hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights to improve supply chain processes.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving operational escalations effectively.
- Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align stakeholders and support business objectives.
- Commitment to ethics, integrity, and upholding company values in all operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
- 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Fleet management, dispatch, or network analysis
- Retail Logistics Operations
- Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain
- Six Sigma - Certification
Responsibilities
- Manage supply chain processes to ensure efficient merchandise flow through distribution networks and fulfillment centers.
- Analyze data from multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve shipping, receiving, inventory, and return issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers, transporters, and internal teams to optimize product flow, sales, inventory, and profitability.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing process enhancements and cost reduction strategies.
- Oversee performance reviews and provide corrective action recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Develop and mentor associates, fostering accountability and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and promote operational excellence aligned with business goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering programs 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
