Position Summary...What you'll do...
Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR Manager - Structural Packaging Engineering, GM Private Brands 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 sustainability - and everything in between. The Private Brand Packaging team is looking for an up and coming packaging subject matter expert. Someone who has an eye for design and a passion for sustainability. Someone who knows the ins and outs of omni channel supply chains and who can roll up their sleeves on global packaging projects.
About Private Brand Packaging - The Walmart US Private Brand Packaging team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future state of packaging. As the world's largest retailer, we are on a mission to help people save money and live better. With the help of some of the brightest minds in merchandising, product development, supply chain, packaging and more, we are reimaging the intersection of digital and physical shopping to help achieve that mission.
You'll make an impact by . . . - Supporting omni channel packaging optimization - deep diving packaging components with internal teams and suppliers for continuous improvement, margin enhancement and material reduction
- Working with cross functional teams to identify areas of opportunity for packaging or introducing innovative packaging solutions
- Maintaining accurate specifications for packaging materials and procedures.
- Developing sustainable packaging solutions for an omni channel supply chain - reducing shipping costs, ensuring undamaged product, and minimizing waste for consumers.
- Continually finding ways to drive cost out of packaging and reduce defectives.
- Developing new packaging innovations that unlock value for the customer and new areas of opportunity for the company.
- Leading and coordinating design efforts between internal teams and outside vendors to develop optimal packaging solutions.
- Developing test procedures to validate packaging using simulated distribution.
- Evaluating vendor prototypes and providing improvements/suggestions or alternative solutions
- Advising senior management on the latest packaging trends and optimal solutions.
- Providing technical support for root cause analysis of customer complaints related to packaging.
You'll really wow us if . . . - You're comfortable with ambiguity and able to bring structure to it
- You're passionate about solving complex problems
- You're customer-centric in spirit and in execution
- You can work with details, but also see the big picture
- You're comfortable influencing others, managing stakeholders, getting buy-in from leadership, and communicating clearly
- You're data-driven and a strategic thinker
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 Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. 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.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 .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 $70,000.00-$130,000.00 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, Marketing, English, or related field and 2 years' experience in marketing, branding, packaging, retail, or related area OR 4 years' experience in marketing, branding, packaging, retail, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Brand Management, Microsoft Office, Supervising AssociatesMasters: English, Masters: Marketing
Primary Location... Phyllis St. N Of Hwy 102, West Side Of Street, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America