(USA) Project Manager I, Supply Chain Management (Freight Flow Manager)
WalmartPosition Summary... Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices. What you'll do... Manages pieces of the supply chain process and ensures merchandise flow through the distribution network and fulfillment centers and orchestrating transportation needs by directing resolutions and responding to escalations of daily issues analyzing supply chain data from multiple stakeholders to streamline and improve network efficiencies providing data for the supplier compliance process flow researching and analyzing root cause of daily and escalated exceptions concerning shipping receiving inventory and return related issues conducting performance reviews of merchandising department distribution centers and suppliers Improves supply chain execution by implementing business processes and improvement strategies determining and optimizing flow path channel from supplier to store to best fit sales in stock and profit metrics collaborating between supply chain stakeholders to ensure sales in stock inventory profitability and strategy goals are achieved tracking the movement and arrival of goods across the supply chain developing and presenting recommendations to address conflicting goals identifying order exceptions disruptions and supply chain constraints that will impact supply chain execution and developing and coordinating supply chain solutions Assists with field level direction and provides guidance for the execution of supply chain operations by acting as a liaison for the field communicating operational expectations to suppliers and transporters for example carriers private fleet drivers and operations addressing performance related issues with stakeholders Implements supply chain flow process improvement efforts by contributing to the design development and delivery of new ways of working between supply chain stakeholders prioritizing product flow plan objectives ensuring flow plans are achievable managing the correction of errors processes and feedback loops identifying areas of opportunity to improve service levels supporting the use of end-to-end costing methodology and lean concepts providing cost recommendations to reduce process waste and provide opportunities for cost reductions and process efficiencies and reviewing and analyzing the impact and benefits to supply chain internal processes Respect the Individual: Builds high performing teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes other contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and prom…