(USA) Academy Manager, Supply Chain

Position Summary

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.

What you'll do...

• 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; 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; 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; 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.
• Evaluates the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consults with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; solicits, evaluates, and applies suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participates in and supports community outreach events.
• Ensures learning environments are conducive to appropriate learning and behavior changes; partners with Academy leadership to offer solutions for learning gaps; provides governance over training materials and course content; collaborates with stakeholders; observes and mentors facilitators to ensure quality content, delivery, and training.
• Sets up working relationships within the catchment; ensures associates are scheduled for training; and provides timely feedback regarding attendance/participation as needed for the certification process.
• Provides feedback on best practices; sets clear expectations; maintains open dialogue with team members; provides recommendations and talent development solutions; participates in upskilling events; ideates agendas, supports execution, and follows up to ensure team members achieve desired outcomes; and provides consistent follow-up in development opportunities.
• Respects the individual by embracing differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging; creating opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helping to attract the best talent; working as a team; building strong and trusting relationships; communicating with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence; strengthening the team by helping, developing, and mentoring others; recognizing others' contributions and accomplishments; acting with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holding oneself and others accountable; supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Serves our customers and members by delivering results while putting the customer first; making decisions based reliable information; balancing short- and long-term priorities; and considering how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders; striving for excellence by displaying curiosity and a desire to learn; taking calculated risks; demonstrating courage and resilience; driving continuous improvements; being open to and using new technologies and skills; and supporting others through change.

Benefits

• 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.

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 employees, managing workloads, and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees.

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.

Primary Location

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

Note: Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.