Manager, Operations, Long Term Strategy

Posted:
10/9/2024, 4:39:16 PM

Location(s):
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What you'll do...

Essential Functions

  • Industry and Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of last mile delivery industry trends, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Provide executive decision support by sourcing, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data and information. Translate analysis and insights into recommendations which help Walmart stay ahead of the competition and capitalize on emerging trends or technologies.

  • Strategy Development: Support the creation of a comprehensive roadmap for the long-term success of Walmart's on Demand Delivery solution.
    • Identify and drive prioritization of initiatives for growth, profitability, and sustainability while considering risks and mitigants. Build and use business knowledge to determine which cross-team activities must be prioritized by becoming a subject matter expert. Engage senior leadership to build an actionable and impactful plan which is aligned with Walmart’s vision and mission.
    • Support facilitation of strategy offsites and workshops to generate new ideas and solutions that align with Walmart's vision and strategy. Use data-driven insights and critical thinking to support strategic brainstorming. Develop and continuously improve collaboration methodology leveraging best practices from cross-functional partners where applicable.
    • Build trust and foster relationships to drive collaborative engagement throughout the strategy development process. Work closely with cross functional teams to gather data, insights and best practices that support key messages and ensure stakeholders are aligned with goals and strategic direction.
    • Assist development of the Annual Operating Plan, ensuring that it is aligned with Walmart's long term strategic plans and goals. Monitor progress and adjust as needed to ensure that On Demand Delivery strategy is on track to achieve goals.

  • Strategy Communication: Develop compelling stories, presentations, and papers that communicate the On Demand Delivery team's strategic initiatives and impact. Adapt communication style to suit different audiences and situations. Partner to strengthen the Operating Model through designing, implementing and refining scorecards and other review mechanisms.

  • Drive for results: Execute projects, work streams, and programs by creating and managing project plans, timelines, data, and communication which ensure successful roll-out. Drive the execution of multiple business projects by identifying customer and operational needs, setting a high-performance standard and adjusting direction based on progress measurement. Develop contingency plans which demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning. Manage budgets for assignments where required.

  • Adhere to Compliance protocols: Promote and support 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.

Live our Values
Culture Champion
• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart’s commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.
 

Servant Leadership
• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change
 

Curiosity & Courage
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
 

Digital Transformation & Change
• Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
Deliver for the Customer
 

Customer Focus
• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
 

Strategic Thinking
• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.
 

Focus on our Associates
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
 

Collaboration & Influence
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
 

Talent Management
• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00-$130,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations , or related field and 2 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in operations, project management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Supervising Associates

Masters: Economics

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America