Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Director, Supply Chain Management – Reverse Supply Chain (Sam’s Club)

About The Team

Supply Chain at Sam’s Club is all about delivering plans that help provide our members with the products they want, where they want them, at the best price possible. To accomplish this, associates must think critically and create efficiencies, using data and experience to overcome complex challenges. We invite you to join the Sam’s Club Supply Chain Team; a quick moving group of motivated individuals with skills ranging from data analytics to strategy and execution. Together we will design the supply chain of the future and improve our members’ lives.

As a Director, Supply Chain Management on the Reverse Supply Chain team, you’ll be based in Bentonville, AR and will oversee the team responsible for our .com member returns, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations, managing vendor relationships, and implementing strategies to optimize our reverse supply chain.

What you’ll do…

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Ship-to-Home (S2H) reverse supply chain strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall business objectives.

• Leverage data and key metrics to identify opportunities for returns mitigation and avoidance, and implement strategies to achieve cost reduction, increase liquidation value, and influence inventory optimization goals.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reverse supply chain operations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including fulfillment operations, merchandising, product/technology and finance, to ensure seamless coordination and communication throughout the reverse supply chain flow.

• Develop and manage the reverse supply chain budget, controlling costs and allocating resources effectively, while driving efficiencies across the organization.

• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to reverse supply chain management and recommend innovative solutions to enhance overall performance.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to reverse logistics and environmental sustainability.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of the reverse supply chain, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities.

What you’ll bring…

• 7-10 years of supply chain leadership experience, specifically focused on eCommerce and/or reverse logistics/circular economy

• Proficiency with reporting and analytics, project management and distribution/ fulfillment trends

• Transformational leadership with experience in change management to create a lasting impact; revolutions excite you

• Thought leadership to influence peers to operate with excellence

• Strategic thinking that allows you to thrive in an ambiguous, evolving environment

• Passion for inspiring a team to reach new levels of achievement while nurturing cultural shifts

• A scrappy start-up mentality and ability to dive in and move with speed

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

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

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, operating nearly 600 clubs in the US and more than 200 internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, you’ll help make saving simple for families and small business owners. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. and you’ll quickly find that we’re a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam’s Club is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. 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. careers.walmart.com

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 Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related
area OR 7 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
3 years’ experience with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office.
2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Dispatch, Fleet Management, Network Analysis, Retail Logistics OperationsMasters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply ChainProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

2101 SE SIMPLE SAVINGS DR, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-4304, United States of America