Walmart - Bentonville, AR
posted about 2 months ago
As a Senior Manager of Sustainability at Walmart, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retail through responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives. Your primary mission will be to develop guidelines and transparent processes for approving product sustainability claims, ensuring compliance with industry certifications and regulations. You will collaborate with merchants and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product improvement, focusing on waste reduction, the use of recycled materials, and the design of products with recyclability in mind. Additionally, you will work to avoid hazardous substances and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing transparency and traceability in our supply chain. In this role, you will manage relationships with certification bodies and third-party labs to ensure that Walmart's sustainability standards remain current and compliant. You will serve as a guide for suppliers, helping them understand and achieve Walmart's sustainability goals, and you will work closely with various teams, including packaging, technical, and product development, to benchmark and leverage sustainable materials across departments. Your efforts will also involve setting sustainability goals, tracking performance, and delivering results that align with the company's objectives. You will actively participate in industry associations and discussions to stay ahead of trends and keep Walmart's sustainability initiatives relevant. By monitoring commodity costs and market trends, you will propose more sustainable options to cross-functional teams. Your hands-on experience in sustainability, raw materials, and product development will be crucial as you influence decisions about sustainable product development and raw material selection. You will advocate for sustainability initiatives, ensuring that quality and continuous improvement remain a focus in all areas of responsibility.