Senior Director, Specialty Compliance And Ethics, International Food Safety

Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Sr. Director, you will be responsible for supporting the non-US markets on their Food Safety journey, acting as a key partner to many, understanding and representing their unique views and challenges. Key stakeholders and business partners for this role include In Market Food Safety teams, international leadership, CECOs and CI, Global Food Safety team: Food Safety Science team, Food Safety Programs, Food Safety Processes, Supplier Food Safety, and US Operations and Supply Chain Food Safety
The ideal candidate for the role will be a strategic, influential, and progressive Food Safety science leader with the ability to translate both Food Safety and business challenges into actionable solutions in a highly complex, rapidly evolving environment. You are someone who builds trust and credibility and inspires associates across the business. You are action-oriented, resourceful, and approachable while also having the ability to influence and lead change, based on your deep scientific knowledge and network.
What you'll do:
Works with both the VP Global Food Safety and the Market SMEs, directing Food Safety strategy, identifying risks and opportunities, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of achieving Food Safety goals by making use of:

• scientific basis
• global industry and internal market best practices
• the most current technology,
• systems, processes, and people
• statistically valid means of determining greatest risks and opportunities.

• Support operations Food Safety teams in application of Food Safety science for the identification of hazards and necessary controls, validation of processes, implementation of Standards and, verification of effectiveness of controls implementation
• Support the sourcing and global supplier teams in delivering Walmart supplier Food Safety strategy and best practices in the efforts to identify opportunities and improve Food Safety for Walmart customers
• Ensuring compliance to Walmart's Food Safety standards, including product testing by independent third-party laboratories to verify compliance with appropriate regulations at the national and local levels of the retail market, and Walmart specifications where products span markets
• Incident management lead when events cross markets, and supporting individual markets for problem solving based on Food Safety expertise e.g., manufacturing plant or store persistent or transient contamination
• Leads or Co-leads selected Platforms and Centers of Excellence e.g., Stores, DCs, and Food Safety Culture
• Supports markets by providing input in developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent across the globe
• Supporting markets in building a consistent approach where it matters, and ensuring that variations work within the FSMS framework.
• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and Ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy
• Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key SMA outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of applicable plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
• Global travel is an expectation.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in appropriate disciplines, such as Microbiology (preferred), Food Science/Technology or Chemical Engineering. Higher level degree preferred.
• Proven experience of practical application of Food Safety programs plus leadership roles, 10+ years, with experience working globally preferred
• Additional experience across non-Food Safety subject matter areas a bonus
• Experience of working with globally dispersed team members
• Experience of working with and/or understanding diverse cultures, whether that be from actual experience in other countries or working in global team
• The ability to influence across a complex organization and team structure to implement standards and control programs
• Action oriented and holds people accountable
• A second language is highly desirable.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Live our Values
Food Safety Culture Champion
• Models the Walmart and wider Food Safety values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Servant Leadership
• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Embrace Change - Curiosity & Courage
• Demonstrates curiosity, and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
Digital Transformation & Change
• Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.
Deliver for the Customer - Customer Focus
• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.
Strategic Thinking
• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.
Focus on our Associates - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.
Collaboration & Influence
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
Talent Management
• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
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. careers.walmart.com
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. 4 years' supervisory experience. 5 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
Doctorate: Law, Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America