Walmart

Area Manager, Procurement

Walmart$65K — $98K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in business, logistics, or related area and 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related area
  • 1 year of Walmart Logistics management experience
  • 2 years' Walmart Logistics experience
  • 2 years' supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained by training associates on compliance
  • Supervise and develop associates by monitoring performance and providing feedback
  • Monitor productivity through preparation and analysis of business reports
  • Identify and resolve associate and supplier concerns through consultation
  • Implement business plans by managing staffing and scheduling to achieve facility goals
  • Serve as primary liaison with vendors to resolve issues and ensure compliance
  • Document and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to regulations and specifications

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with key stakeholders
  • Career advancement opportunities within Walmart Logistics
  • Attendance at industry-related workshops and trainings
  • Access to organizational resources for process improvement
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Maintain quality and safety standards in assigned area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies standards and procedures Monitors associate compliance with policies standards and procedures Distributes and maintains procedures and supporting documentation
Supervises and develops associates and leaders in assigned area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads monitoring performance and providing feedback Teaches supports and models Logistics and company policies standards and procedures Identifies training and development needs Participates in the hiring promotion coaching teaching and evaluation of associates and leaders
Monitors and manages the productivity of an assigned of responsibility by preparing reviewing andor analyzing business reports
Identifies associate customer andor supplier concerns by consulting with others when needed to determine corrective actions or resolution recommendations
Implements the business plan for assigned area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling Assigns duties and coordinates workloads to achieve facility goals for example production quality safety
Serves as the primary point between the organization and vendors Resolves routine supplier issues Escalates nonroutine issues up the chain of command Researches alternative vendors or suppliers and participates in supplier selection Follows procedures to carry out routine supplier management tasks Works with vendors to ensure that purchases meet delivery dates and quality specifications
Suggests ways to reduce variation andor waste in processes Participates in requirements analysis for process changes Illustrates problems opportunities and methods for improving existing business processes Helps evaluate what factors should be addressed in change programs Gathers data for use in the analysis of business processes
Creates files of relevant information for specific vendors customers or contracts Implements organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulations Administers locally relevant contracts for the department
Documents capital appropriations and project authorizations Under guidance produces budget reports of planned versus actual expenses with variances explained Applies established organizational practices in budgeting Uses budgeting and chargeback practices within an assigned area Supplies supporting information and justifications for major line items Examines the role of various expense management guidelines with the organization
Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationales
Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders identifying business needs determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices monitoring progress and results recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities and adapting to competing demands organizational changes and new responsibilities
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans using the Open Door Policy and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Associate's degree in business, logistics, or related area and 1 year's supervisory experience. Option 2: Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or related area. Option 3: 1 year's Walmart Logistics management experience. Option 4: 2 years' Walmart Logistics experience. Option 5: 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field, AND 1 year's supervisory experience, Microsoft Office, Supervisory experience, Walmart Logistics supervisory experience

Primary Location...

235 E SYDNEY DR, SPARKS, NV 89437-6538, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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