Walmart
Senior Director, Business Strategy - Supplier Exce...
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Senior Director - Business Strategy - Supplier Excellence
Supplier Excellence is a data-driven, results-oriented organization focused on supporting Merchandising, partnering with senior leaders, and the broader Walmart organization to develop strategies, ways of working, and solutions that enable Walmart to be the Supplier's favorite retailer. We strive for best-in-class supplier collaboration by delivering shared value with a customer-centered approach. The Senior Director will lead efforts to evolve how Walmart engages, supports, and partners with suppliersdesigning and implementing unifying frameworks that bring clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment across all supplier interactions. This role is accountable for shaping the systems, communication practices, and operating models that elevate supplier relationships into a competitive advantage. By championing a people-led, technology-enabled approach, this leader will help create the conditions for effective strategic collaboration and trust-based engagement at scale. This role includes leading a high-performing team focused on strategic planning design, internal and external communications, cross-functional coordination, and key supplier-facing initiatives. The Senior Director will partner deeply across Walmart Connect, EBS, Data Ventures, Marketplace, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to supplier relationships that aligns to our most important priorities. What You'll Do:
Design and implement scalable, data-backed frameworks for strategic supplier collaborationaligning engagement models, planning cycles, and KPIspartnering with Merchandising Transformation as relevant for tool development
Shape and drive unified communication practices and decision-making governance across all supplier-facing channels to reduce duplication, mitigate risk, and ensure clarity of voice and message
Partner with Learning & Development to build and deliver training experiences that equip associates with the tools and skills needed to lead best-in-class supplier relationships
Ensure coordination across supplier-facing initiatives and external events to reflect cohesive enterprise priorities, bringing together key business partners to deliver aligned messages and experiences across forums, summits, and programs
Activate listening systems, feedback mechanisms, and industry benchmarks to continuously refine supplier relationship strategies and unlock new opportunities for collaboration
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics
What You'll Bring: Proven success designing and implementing large-scale engagement frameworks that drive clarity, consistency, and measurable impact across external partnerships or customer-facing programs
Ability to translate vision into action by establishing repeatable processes, driving alignment across functions, and embedding cultural change through thoughtful design and execution
Strong influencing and communication skills, with a track record of unifying diverse stakeholder groups around shared priorities and measurable outcomes
Experience integrating performance data, feedback mechanisms, and qualitative insights to drive continuous improvement and build high-trust relationships
Collaborative mindset with a passion for enabling people-led solutions supported by effective tools and processes
Strategic agility and operational discipline, with comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through complexity
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. 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. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications:
Working on cross-functional teams or projects Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation Primary Location:
601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainabilityand everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance, and hundreds of other industriesall while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for? 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while welcoming all people.
Supplier Excellence is a data-driven, results-oriented organization focused on supporting Merchandising, partnering with senior leaders, and the broader Walmart organization to develop strategies, ways of working, and solutions that enable Walmart to be the Supplier's favorite retailer. We strive for best-in-class supplier collaboration by delivering shared value with a customer-centered approach. The Senior Director will lead efforts to evolve how Walmart engages, supports, and partners with suppliersdesigning and implementing unifying frameworks that bring clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment across all supplier interactions. This role is accountable for shaping the systems, communication practices, and operating models that elevate supplier relationships into a competitive advantage. By championing a people-led, technology-enabled approach, this leader will help create the conditions for effective strategic collaboration and trust-based engagement at scale. This role includes leading a high-performing team focused on strategic planning design, internal and external communications, cross-functional coordination, and key supplier-facing initiatives. The Senior Director will partner deeply across Walmart Connect, EBS, Data Ventures, Marketplace, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to supplier relationships that aligns to our most important priorities. What You'll Do:
Design and implement scalable, data-backed frameworks for strategic supplier collaborationaligning engagement models, planning cycles, and KPIspartnering with Merchandising Transformation as relevant for tool development
Shape and drive unified communication practices and decision-making governance across all supplier-facing channels to reduce duplication, mitigate risk, and ensure clarity of voice and message
Partner with Learning & Development to build and deliver training experiences that equip associates with the tools and skills needed to lead best-in-class supplier relationships
Ensure coordination across supplier-facing initiatives and external events to reflect cohesive enterprise priorities, bringing together key business partners to deliver aligned messages and experiences across forums, summits, and programs
Activate listening systems, feedback mechanisms, and industry benchmarks to continuously refine supplier relationship strategies and unlock new opportunities for collaboration
Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics
What You'll Bring: Proven success designing and implementing large-scale engagement frameworks that drive clarity, consistency, and measurable impact across external partnerships or customer-facing programs
Ability to translate vision into action by establishing repeatable processes, driving alignment across functions, and embedding cultural change through thoughtful design and execution
Strong influencing and communication skills, with a track record of unifying diverse stakeholder groups around shared priorities and measurable outcomes
Experience integrating performance data, feedback mechanisms, and qualitative insights to drive continuous improvement and build high-trust relationships
Collaborative mindset with a passion for enabling people-led solutions supported by effective tools and processes
Strategic agility and operational discipline, with comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through complexity
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. 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. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: - Stock Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 7 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area OR 9 years' experience in retail merchandising, operations management, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications:
Working on cross-functional teams or projects Masters: Computer Science, Masters: Supply Chain, Masters: Transportation Primary Location:
601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainabilityand everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance, and hundreds of other industriesall while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for? 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while welcoming all people.