Manager, Business Analysis And Insights- Sourcing Solutions (Process Improvement)

Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

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

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Data & Analytics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Sourcing’s mission is to be the “Most Trusted and Resilient Supplier, Powered by Walmart”. Sourcing Solutions is positioned at the core of the Sourcing Organization, designing and executing strategic sourcing events for Walmart Private Brands across Walmart, Sam’s, and International to fulfill that mission. 

The team regularly engages in dynamic, highly complex business challenges that require creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial methods to solve. We design & execute with an array of competitive capabilities to improve each category across the dimensions of Value, Trust, & Resilience. We simplify and shorten the path to the right decision.
 

As a Manager on the Sourcing Solutions team, you will align with a business vertical to support sourcing event strategy & execution for approaches like bids & eAuctions. This position will support various process improvement initiatives to make things easier, faster, & more effective.

This role lets you partner with associates to learn their business, provide support, and build strong working relationships with the team. The primary skills needed to be successful are:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication. The ability to effectively communicate data-driven insights, recommendations, project status, process details, results, etc. in a non-technical manner is critical. Our team interacts with various internal and external teams across the globe, making communication and relationships key.
  • Analytical skills. The responsibilities for this position include data gathering, aggregating, system setup, and results reporting to support Merchandising categories. This will require having strong skills in Excel, SQL, and Data Visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI). It is also preferred to have experience with R and/or Python.
  • Cross-functional teamwork. This position interacts with several departments within the company; therefore, having prior experience working with multiple stakeholders at various levels within an organization is essential.
  • Project Management. At any even given time there are multiple projects as well as process improvement initiatives being executed. The ability to plan, track, and report on these initiatives will be vital to success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field OR 2 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or relevant area.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with data analytics and/or statistical programming languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.)

• Progressive experience participating in cross-functional teams to complete complex assignments

• Masters degree in Information System, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field

• Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization and Merchandising and/or Supply Chain

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.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master's degree in Business, Analytics, or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certification, Statistical Programming Language

Primary Location...

701 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716-6209, United States of America