Walmart

(USA) Academy Manager, Supply Chain

Walmart$84K — $126K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 1 year in operations, logistics, or retail supervising employees (or equivalent experience at Walmart)
  • 3 years in a related environment with supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience in budget management and profit/loss analysis preferred
  • Experience in training and mentoring associates.

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of multiple business projects by identifying customer needs and operational requirements
  • Ensure effective Academy program execution through scheduling, material preparation, and facilitator readiness
  • Provide supervision and development for associates through mentoring, performance evaluations, and team-building
  • Remain current on compliance and operational changes, serving as a resource for partners
  • Deliver functional and leadership training courses using diverse methodologies
  • Evaluate ongoing effectiveness of plans and initiatives to ensure business needs are met
  • Enhance learner experiences by ensuring appropriate training environments.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) and stock purchase options
  • Paid time off including parental leave and bereavement
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Tuition and training reimbursement through Live Better U program
  • Company discounts and military leave pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.

Ensures the execution of Academy programs by developing working relationships with catchment leadership; maintaining timely Academy class offerings and class scheduling; ensuring materials are reviewed and prepared for facilitators; ensuring facilitators are ready for class (for example, ensuring teach backs conducted, T3s attended, facilitation audits completed); identifying associate training needs; leveraging appropriate technology for facilitation processes; monitoring program reporting; providing recommendations for program improvement; ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained; reporting issues and complaints related to training schedules or requirements; and ensuring compliance with company and legal policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of associate files.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Remains current on compliance and operational changes; partners with general managers/senior directors of operations to serve as a resource and support One Best Way execution (for example audit walks, teaching and training, weekly focus points); ensuring associate understanding of business objectives; and remaining current on course materials, learning technologies, and tools and practices related to facilitation.

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Delivers functional, compliance-related, and leadership training courses to designated audiences by preparing materials for course delivery via appropriately assigned blended delivery methods (for example, instructor-led, Academy Connect, Virtual Reality); modeling change leadership and delivering change initiatives; observing participant engagement in courses; applying adult learning techniques while delivering content; administering practices of course content and assessments; and answering questions related to course content and concept application.

Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Enhances learner experiences by ensuring learning environments are conducive to appropriate learning and behavior changes (for example, use of facilities that are appropriately validated for operations standards).

Enhances associate learning and education content by partnering with Academy leadership to offer solutions for learning gaps; providing governance over training materials and course content; collaborating with stakeholders (for example, business partners, content team members); and observing and mentoring facilitators to ensure quality content, delivery, and training.

Supports the certification process for all Supply Chain leadership associates by establishing working relationships within the catchment; ensuring associates are scheduled for training; and providing timely feedback regarding attendance/participation as needed.

Provides career development opportunities by providing feedback on best practices; setting clear expectations; maintaining open dialogue with team members; providing recommendations and talent development solutions; participating in upskilling events; ideating agendas, supporting execution, and following up to ensure team members achieve desired outcomes; and providing consistent follow-up in development opportunities

Respect the Individual:Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.

Respect the Individual:Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.

Respect the Individual:Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity:Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.

Act with Integrity:Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members:Delivers results while putting the customer first.

Serve our Customers and Members:Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence:Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.

Strive for Excellence:Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies? and skills; and supports others through change.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $126,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

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

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management, or related area and 1 year's experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments/areas. Option 2: 1 year's experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates, managing associate workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates. Option 3: 3 years' experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments/areas.

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 Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management, or related area and 3 years' experience in an operations, distribution, or logistics environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees., Experience as a Walmart Logistics supervisor or manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates, managing associate workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates, Experience managing budgets, managing profit and loss, developing staffing forecasts, and analyzing financial/operational data.

Bachelors: Human Resources

Primary Location...

2120 N STEMMONS ST, SANGER, TX 76266-3248, United States of America

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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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