Job Description:Sourcing Strategy ManagerThe individual in this role is the resident expert for the category and is responsible for both strategy execution and supplier relationships within North America. This individual partners with global Royal Canin Sourcing teams to collaborate on strategy development and market dynamics. Within Commercial North America, the role works closely with SQA and Operations to assure adherence to specifications and continuity of supply. The role also collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders across Quality & Food Safety, Formulation, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver on business needs and consider total cost of ownership. What are we looking for? Education & Professional QualificationsMinimum: Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or science related disciplinePreferred: MBAKnowledge/Experience3 + years of experience in Sourcing role; Direct raw materials experience strongly preferredExperience working in diverse teams and matrix organizationsKnowledge and experience with Strategic Sourcing process with the ability to implement the framework in a new product categoryExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.Excellent analytical skills for financial assessments and issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing markets.W hat will be your key responsibilities? Create, deliver, and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned ingredients for Royal Canin North America in collaboration with global category team.Analyse market trends, identify market developments and conduct category reviews to drive business understanding of these markets and how best to utilize the capabilities of suppliers and industry developments to deliver a competitive advantage to Royal Canin North America.Identify and implement novel and creative means for reducing costs, improving quality, or otherwise improving total value for money.Challenge specifications to ensure that we are creating a fit for purpose specificationCreate Business Allocation Recommendations and contracts, once approved, to be signed based on the Limits of Authority. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today . Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars Universit y. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.Find out more about w h at Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment.#LI-GK24#LI-HybridMars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

(USA) Member Team Lead

Sam's Club, Saint Charles

What you'll do atPosition Summary...What you'll do...Assists management with the supervision of associates in assigned area of responsibility by assigning duties to associates; communicating goals and feedback; training associates on processes and procedures; providing direction and guidance to associates on member service approaches and techniques to ensure member complaints and issues are resolved according to company guidelines; ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures; supporting the Open Door Policy; and participating in recruiting, hiring, scheduling, promoting, coaching, and evaluating associates.Communicates and supports membership by providing information on membership types, programs, and benefits to current and prospective members; processing memberships, upgrades, and credit accounts; encouraging membership renewals; participating in sales and marketing events; completing and maintaining marketing recaps and other required documentation; striving to meet membership goals; and promoting the value of Sam's Club products and services.Provides and ensures member service by acknowledging the member and identifying member needs; assisting members with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise; providing guidance and support to members regarding self-service technology; assisting members with transactions utilizing registers or self-checkout area; and ensuring club pick up orders are filled.Oversees assigned area of responsibility by handling claims and returns; zoning the area; arranging and organizing merchandise; identifying shrink and damages; organizing and maintaining availability of carts/flatbeds; assisting members with transporting items; utilizing cart retrieval equipment according to company policies and procedures; and maintaining parking lot cleanliness.Completes accounting records, files, transactions, and other required documentation by following accounting office procedures; providing funds for proper register operation; creating and interpreting financial analysis reports; assisting with accounting-related investigations; preparing daily deposits; preparing and overseeing Cash Fund Transfers; investigating overages and shortages in cash register drawers and accounting office; and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of financial and personal information.Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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 at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J. The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00 to $29.00**The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications6 months retail experience including operating front-end equipment (for example, cash register) AND 6 months customer service experienceMust be 18 years of age or olderPreferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Leading a front-end team, Supervising experience to include hiring, evaluating, mentoring, developing, and managing the workload of othersPrimary Location...2855 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Saint Charles, MO 63303-3526, United States of America About Sam's ClubSam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.Sam's Club 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.All the benefits you need for you and your family Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents Free Membership and discounts in fresh produce Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more Paid education assistance with college degrees through our Live Better U program Parental Leave Pay during military service Paid time off - to include vacation, sick leave and parental leave Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth 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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.Frequently asked questions On average, how long does it take to fill out an application?On average, it takes 20-30 minutes to complete your application for the first time. Subsequent applications will take less time to apply as our system saves some of your application information. Please note that some positions require the completion of assessments in order to receive consideration for that role. Those would take additional time. Can I change my application after submitting?No, you cannot change your application after submitting, so please make sure that everything is finalized before you hit the submit button. How do you protect my personal information?Processing of information on paper is minimal, and Walmart processes application information using an applicant tracking system (ATS). Access to the data within the ATS is restricted to authorized personnel, and the system itself is held to high security standards by Walmart. What are the recommended Internet Browsers for applying for open roles?Internet Explorer 8.0+Firefox 4.0+Safari 4.0+Chrome 12+