Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Walmart, we take pride in being the most trusted retailer. A critical path to building that trust is ensuring that we are taking the proper steps to identify, mitigate, and monitor compliance risks across our supply chain. The Senior Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics plays a key role on the Responsible Sourcing Program Design team, leading third party audit program design and engagement. This role strengthens Walmart’s Responsible Sourcing program, provides thought leadership to drive continuous improvement, fosters cross team collaboration, and upholds the highest standards of integrity in support of regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The Responsible Sourcing team is central to Walmart’s commitment to ethical, complaint, and sustainable global supply chains. Embedded within Supply Chain & Sourcing Compliance, the team works closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to manage labor, human rights, and environmental risks, while helping suppliers meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and internationally recognized expectations. The team leads global programs focused on issues such as forced labor prevention, responsible recruitment, and environmental compliance, translating policy into practical, scalable solutions that support responsible business practices across complex, international supply chains.

Requirements

Experience designing and managing strong compliance programs, including third‑party audits, monitoring supply chain risk, and providing training on key supply chain risks.
Ability to juggle multiple projects with strong organization and discipline.
Clear communicator who can convey program strategies to leadership and external stakeholders with ease.
Expertise in process improvement, AI automation, and data‑driven analysis to address regulatory trends and evolving legislation.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, or related field and 4 years’ experience in product development, operations management, manufacturing, sourcing, merchandising, public policy, corporate affairs, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in product development, operations management, manufacturing, sourcing, merchandising, public policy, corporate affairs, or related area.
1 year’s supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global supply chain compliance programs and/or social audit programs, confidence engaging senior leadership, and a customer‑first approach to critical problem solving.
Masters: International Business

Responsibilities

Maturing Walmart's Responsible Sourcing supplier audit program, including engaging with third-party audit program leadership to ensure Walmart’s compliance needs are met and/or exceeded on a timely basis.
Evaluating, and leading the implementation of new and/or emerging third-party audit programs designed to reduce supply chain risk.
Developing/launching scalable initiatives for our global teams to enhance traceability and reduce supply chains risk.
Convening and collaborating across Walmart and with external stakeholders to enhance shared interests in upstream supply chain traceability.

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
short-term disability
long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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.