About the Job
Position Summary: As the Senior Manager, Costing Excellence for Walmart's Fashion Sourcing, you will lead the tactical execution of global value engineering strategies across diverse apparel categories. You are responsible for driving operational excellence, cost transparency, and margin optimization to support Walmart's mission of providing quality fashion at unbeatable prices. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and daily execution, ensuring data-driven decision-making guides our global supply chain.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
About The Team
At Walmart, our fashion business thrives on delivering quality and innovation at everyday low prices. We are embarking on a journey to drive transparency and best-in-class practices through strategic cost leadership. We foster a collaborative, dynamic environment that empowers associates to achieve operational excellence and deliver exceptional value to our global customers.
About The Role
This is a critical leadership role for a technical expert who thrives on translating complex data into actionable value. Reporting to the Director of Costing Excellence , you will manage a team of Senior Analysts to execute Should-Cost modeling and Clean-Sheet analysis at scale. You will serve as a key cross-functional liaison, utilizing advanced analytics to troubleshoot supply chain constraints and drive continuous improvement in our global costing ecosystem.
What You'll Do
- Execute Value Engineering Strategies: Implement sophisticated costing frameworks and methodologies that align with departmental profitability targets and global business goals.
- Master Should-Cost Analysis: Oversee day-to-day Clean-Sheet benchmarking, breaking down costs to raw material, labor-minute (GSD), and factory overhead levels to identify value unlock opportunities.
- Integrate ESG & Sustainability: Incorporate ethical labor costs and sustainable material variables into financial models to ensure long-term supply chain resilience.
- Drive Digital Transformation: Utilize and contribute to the development of AI-driven costing tools, predictive analytics, and digital platforms to enhance margin transparency.
- Optimize Total Landed Cost (TLC): Track and report on raw material volatility, manufacturing shifts, and supply chain costs to provide real-time updates on margin risks.
- Facilitate Supplier Negotiations: Partner with Sourcing teams to provide the technical data and should-cost benchmarks necessary for high-stakes vendor negotiations.
- Champion Continuous Improvement: Identify process enhancements and implement best practices in costing operations to drive efficiency across the global sourcing network.
- Lead & Develop Talent: Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Senior Analysts, fostering a culture of professional growth and technical excellence.
- Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to facilitate product launches and margin improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Fashion Merchandising; MBA preferred.
- Professional Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in costing, sourcing, or supply chain management within apparel retail, including direct exposure to manufacturing operations.
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Should-Cost methodologies, cost modeling, and data-driven negotiation strategies.
- Leadership Presence: Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex projects within a fast-paced, global matrixed environment.
- Digital Fluency: Advanced orientation toward AI and technology, with significant experience using digital analytical tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strategic Communication: Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Market Intelligence: Deep understanding of global sourcing markets, supplier management, and fashion industry trends.
- Operational Rigor: Proven project management and planning expertise with a focus on achieving key business KPIs.
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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