Position Summary...

At Walmart, we take pride in being the most trusted retailer. A critical path to building consumer trust is ensuring Walmart only offers for sale products that are safe and compliant. As a member of the Compliance team, you will have direct involvement in executing and building programs expected to guarantee product safety and regulatory compliance. This role will have direct responsibility for compliance-related state reporting obligations such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting, hazmat/hazwaste fees, etc. This role will lead a team in developing reporting processes, engaging in advanced analytics, and working cross-functionally across the organization to reduce regulatory costs and risks in Merchandising and Sourcing associated with EPR and other product-related fees.

What you'll do...

• Leading a team responsible for on-time and accurate product-related state reporting requirements (EPR, VOC, etc.)
• Developing and automating EPR reporting processes, registration, managing cross-functional projects to implement EPR requirements, and coordinating with tech teams on data systems, including:
  • establishing and continually improving the data reporting process for packaging, identifying efficiencies to reduce effort and minimize fees/penalties; and
  • managing regulatory reporting; coordinating the collection of packaging data across the organization and ensure timely submission of EPR reports to government agencies

• Advising the business and partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchants and Sourcing) on best practices to embed sustainability and EPR requirements into day-to-day product development, packaging design and decision-making.
• Developing a formal state product reporting program across multiple stakeholders and product types
• Leading continual improvement of state reporting for Product Compliance
• Developing analytics and insights to spot risk across state reporting regulations
• Working with key stakeholders to remediate risks and build compliance controls
• Collaborating across stakeholders to ensure program awareness and communicate change impact to other business areas.

 
What you'll bring...

• You have strong leadership, executive communication, and critical thinking skills
• You have experience working with government organizations / state programs
• You have experience in Sourcing, Merchandising and/or Sustainable Packaging or Product Design
• You understand Cost of Goods and Merchandising P&L strategy
• You have the ability to guide insights and lead data/analytics strategy
• You have experience building and scaling compliance programs/processes
• You are organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple programs simultaneously
• You can work cross-functionally to improve processes through indirect influence

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or 10 years of related experience in Sourcing, Merchandising or Compliance
• 5+ years experience in working with governmental agencies
•  5+ years experience building and improving cross-functional programs / process improvement
• 5+ years experience in regulatory compliance management or finance (budgeting/cost tracking)
• Experience in Data Analytics strategy and execution

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience. 4 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Communications

Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

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

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.