Manager, Fashion

This position is responsible for the Sourcing Fashion catergory. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Communicates with retail teams to align sourcing strategies, arrange buy trips, and manage critical issues during the order execution process.

Oversees factory capability and capacity, product quality, and on-time delivery.

Conducts supplier assessments and formulates the supplier matrix for an assigned category.

Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.

Demonstrates awareness of trade and political issues for assigned geographies and incorporates into sourcing proposals.

Understands buying objectives and product specifications and communicates with suppliers.

Negotiates product and price and develops alternatives to achieve sourcing objectives.

Identifies and resolves pricing and factory issues with suppliers.

Partners with Merchandise Quality Engineers on problems related to quality.

Presents sourcing solutions that mitigate risks while maintaining profitability.

Collaborates cross-functionally with the various business partners and suppliers to understand business needs and priorities and develop optimal

solutions to support.

Collaborates with the Global Supply Management team to align order strategy.

Leverages suppliers with different retail markets.

Mentors and guides team members with sourcing-related activities.

Understands supplier capabilities, capacity, and performance. Plans factory visits to monitor production and assess factory capacity.

Uses in-depth understanding of component pricing to provide cost-saving opportunities.

Actively participates in order placement decisions.

Leads sourcing initiatives/projects with cross-functional partners.

Provides coaching/guidance to team members on sourcing activities.

Continuously develops product and market knowledge and industry know-how.

Applies digitalization and new ways of working during sourcing activities.

Optimizes strategic sourcing and procurement processes.

Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders;

supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for

and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting

continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and

promotiong a belonging mindset in workplace.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by

implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing

business processes and practices.

Key Skills

The following key skills are required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation Strategies, Supplier Quality Management, Stakeholder Management

Leadership Expectations

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position

Respect the Individual:Demonstrates and encourages respect for all; builds a high-performing team; seeks, and embraces differences in people,

cultures, ideas and experiences; creates a workplace where all associates feel seen, supported and connected through culture of belonging so

associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; identifies, attracts, and retains the best team

members.

Respect the Individual:Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental

opportunities; promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empowers associates and partners to act in the best

interest of the customer/member and company; and regularly recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Respect the Individual:Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally

to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Act with Integrity:Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example

to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the

world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).

Act with Integrity:Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and sets expectations for others to do the same; promotes an

environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by

associates. takes action and encourages others to do the same; holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent

with our values.

Act with Integrity:Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members:Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni?merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.

Serve our Customers and Members:Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the

business when making plans and shaping the team’s strategy.

Strive for Excellence:Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful

questions, fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in

the face of setbacks.

Strive for Excellence:Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Reads information, often in small print.

Visually verifies information, often in small print.

Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment.

Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or electronic device.

Enters and locates information on electronic device.

Presents information to small or large groups and individuals.

Travel

Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday.

Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring an overnight stay.

Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring consecutive overnight stays.

Travels internationally to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring extended overnight stays.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related area and 3 years’ experience in sourcing OR 5 years’ experience in sourcing, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain or related areas.

Bilingual in English and one or more language used to transact business in assigned country.

Project Management certification.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years’ experience in retail, manufacturing, or sourcing.

5 years’ experience working for a retailer, or major brand, importer/agent serving a major retail customer