Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Customer Supply Chain Initiatives Walmart, Sam’s Club

The Lead Analyst is responsible for working closely with the Walmart Sales Account Managers, internal operational partners and Customer Replenishment Manager to optimize store in stock levels, balance/flow/control inventory, all while maximizing POS opportunities. This position will leverage tools and innovative ideas to help manage challenges within the total supply chain. The analyst will also support meeting Joint Business Plan objectives.

Location: Bentonville, AR

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

• Leading with the Customer

  • Develop a deep understanding of the end-to-end supply chain to attain Key Performance Indicators

  • Communicates while leveraging complex data clearly internally and externally

  • Develop & lead effective cross functional working relationships to achieve established shared goals/objectives

  • Leads initiatives to improve cost, service and performance

• Leading Process & Projects

  • Strategic and analytical in supply chain management

  • Change agent with a deep understanding of internal & customer process

  • Cross functional leader who drives efficiencies, cost savings and service improvements

  • Accountable for major operational functions inclusive of new item launches, allocation, project leadership and metrics

• Leading Self

  • Self-driven, seeks guidance and coaching

  • Drives projects with others, delegating, providing direction and delivering results

  • Behavioral model that takes accomplishments and leads others to self-improvement

  • Strong customer collaboration to develop relationships while keeping in mind our basic beliefs

• Leading Others

  • Takes on a leadership role within the team, mentoring & guiding

  • Influences change to drive business results

  • Seeks opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains

  • Is viewed as a trusted internal & external resource

• Other tasks as required

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Analytical field

• At least 4 years of relevant business experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - the ability to draw insights from data and develop solutions to Supply Chain challenges

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong planning and organization skills

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Supply Chain experience

• CPG experience

• Prior Wal-Mart or Sam's experience

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• Helping our Employees Thrive

• Delivering on Our Purpose

• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All

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