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Walmart Director, Operations - New Verticals & Vendor Management, Van Delivery in Bentonville, Arkansas
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Director of New Verticals & Vendor Management is at the forefront of innovation, leading the charge in developing and scaling new delivery solutions that set us apart in the market. This role demands a strategic leader with a startup mindset, who thrives in ambiguity, seizes opportunities, and drives transformative projects from concept to execution. This person will be a key leader in our Customer Delivery organization, and work with cross-functional partners to bring new programs to life.
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to join us in shaping the future of our delivery services. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Van Delivery, this role will spearhead the incubation of new delivery propositions, test and pilot innovative projects that enhance our last-mile delivery capabilities. The Director will also oversee vendor relationships, ensuring they align with our strategic goals.
The role is based in BENTONVILLE, AR.
You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If...
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects from concept to reality.
You've demonstrated the ability to sense market opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and rapidly iterate to achieve results.
You are a strategic thinker, capable of balancing big-picture vision with hands-on execution.
You bring a consulting mindset, adept at problem-solving, process development, and cross-functional collaboration.
You have experience scaling products and programs from 0 to 1, in a start-up (or) large enterprise
You'll Make an Impact By...
Incubating Innovative Ideas: Pioneering new process development, piloting innovative projects, and integrating new delivery services to enhance our last-mile delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Leading Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Utilizing the PDCA cycle to drive continuous improvement, crafting robust business cases, and generating insightful white papers to inform strategic decisions.
Strategic Vendor Management: Overseeing vendor relationships, ensuring they support our strategic goals, from RFP and selection to ongoing partnership optimization and financial administration.
You'll Love This Role If...
You are driven by the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of delivery operations.
You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can take ownership of critical projects and drive meaningful change.
You are a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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.
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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or related field and 5 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area OR 7 years' experience in operations, project management, or related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Working on cross-functional teams or projects
Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.