Director, Strategic Initiatives - Sustainable Mate... at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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What you'll do...


We are currently seeking a highly skilled and innovative Director of Sustainable Materials and Packaging to be a leader in our sustainable retail team. The primary responsibility of this role will be to leverage your expertise in materials and packaging to advance our sustainability goals, with a specific focus on reducing reliance on plastics, enhancing the use of recycled content, and pioneering the adoption of new, sustainable materials in our product assortment and packaging.


The Director of Sustainable Materials and Packaging will work to lead our strategy development, innovation, and implementation for our sustainable materials and plastics and packaging priorities and integrate them across the global business. This includes:

• Provide expert consultation on materials and packaging, with a focus on environmental sustainability.
  
  


• Develop strategies to increase the use of recycled content and reduce virgin plastics in our packaging and products.
  
  


• Explore innovative materials and packaging solutions to address plastic waste, recycled content, and novel packaging solutions that lower life cycle impacts.
  
  


• Progress to our design for recycling and recyclable packaging goals
  
  


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement packaging solutions that meet both our sustainability goals and the needs of the business.
  
  


• Progress strategy on sustainable materials and alternatives in our portfolio
  
  

What you'll do:

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend opportunities to introduce new sustainable materials into our product and packaging.
  
  


• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in sustainable materials and incorporate these into our strategies.
  
  


• Engage with suppliers and other stakeholders to drive sustainability efforts.
  
  


• Continuously evaluate the environmental impact of our materials and packaging and develop plans to minimize this impact.
  
  


• Lead educational efforts within the company to promote understanding and support for our sustainability initiatives.
  
  


• Be key liaison to our NGO partners and other external stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a subject matter expert in materials and packaging, preferably with a focus on sustainability.
  
  


• Strong understanding of current trends and advancements in sustainable materials.
  
  


• Proven record in leading initiatives to reduce plastic usage and increase recycled content.
  
  


• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  
  


• Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility.
  
  


• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree or additional certifications in sustainability or related field are a plus.
  
  

This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your expertise in materials and packaging to make a real difference in our company's sustainability efforts. If you are enthusiastic about reducing environmental impact and driving sustainable change, we would love to hear from you.


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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...



Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.


Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 5 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations OR 7 years' experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.




Preferred Qualifications...



Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.


Developing and managing project budgets for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations, Managing project teams in a matrix environment, Managing strategic initiatives, Master's degree in International Business or related field




Primary Location...



702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



About Walmart



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. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.



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