Senior Analyst, Sourcing (Preschool Toys)

About the Job

Position Summary: As a Senior Analyst, Sourcing (Preschool Toys), you'll be instrumental in delivering quality products to customers by supporting the sourcing process and managing supplier relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of global sourcing, coordinate with various teams, and ensure products meet high standards from development to delivery. You will contribute to Walmart's mission of providing exceptional value through high-quality private brand goods and competitive pricing.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About The Team

Walmart's success is built on delivering exceptional value to our customers through high-quality private brand goods. To achieve this, our dynamic and impactful Sourcing team is focused on finding supply sources that provide superior products, competitive costs, and dependable delivery. We are in a pivotal growth phase, striving to become Walmart's most trusted and resilient supplier by implementing a new strategic framework and streamlining our structure. Our team is deeply aligned across the enterprise, dedicated to fostering an environment where collaboration thrives, decisions are accelerated, and associates can collectively succeed. We are singularly focused on customer-centricity and invite you to join us in this challenging yet rewarding global role.

About The Role

As a Senior Analyst, Sourcing (Preschool Toys), you'll be a key player in bringing private brand products to customers. This position is a great opportunity to apply your sourcing skills and learn more about supplier management and global trade. You'll partner with multiple teams to streamline the sourcing process and ensure products meet our standards for quality and on-time delivery.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for Private Brands to enhance sales, profitability, and market share.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from initial product development to final production, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with retail and global sourcing teams to manage buying trips and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct supplier assessments and maintain an optimal supplier matrix to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure product quality and on-time delivery by tracking progress and addressing concerns.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, providing guidance and oversight to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including negotiation.
• Analyze market trends and global trade developments to inform sourcing proposals and identify new opportunities.
• Utilize data analysis and digital tools to develop data-backed proposals and drive continuous improvement in cost and efficiency.
• Stay current on industry expertise and market intelligence to expand product knowledge and identify potential new suppliers.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing, retail, or sourcing role, with a focus on serving major U.S. retail customers.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Vietnamese; Mandarin is a plus.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of manufacturer, merchant, and customer needs, with a demonstrated interest in business development and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity for data-driven decision-making and a keen attention to detail in sourcing, finance, and supply chain.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners, coupled with strong communication skills.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, results-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of tasks. Possesses a growth mindset and is eager to learn, innovate, and adapt to challenges.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and is subject to change based on business needs.

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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

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