Senior Manager, Quality Assurance - Fashion

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Senior Manager of Quality Assurance – Fashion

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail.

As a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance – Jewelry & Accessories you will have the incredible opportunity to be a champion for our customers, witnessing the products you work on come to life both in stores and online. Collaborating closely with designers, product developers, global sourcing associates, safety and compliance managers, merchants, and leadership, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our Private Brand products consistently deliver exceptional quality and value to our valued customers.  We strive to make high quality products our customers love.

As a trusted quality expert with a strong textile technical background, you will provide invaluable guidance to the team, empowering them to take the necessary actions and develop their capabilities. Leveraging the vast scale and resources of the Walmart system, you will have the power to make a tangible impact on the business and the lives of millions of customers worldwide. Throughout your journey, you will be supported by our deeply ingrained culture, providing you with the necessary tools and support to excel in your role. Your dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality will be instrumental in shaping the success of our products and the satisfaction of our customers.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

• You are comfortable managing multiple suppliers with textile and quality responsibility.
• You are data savvy: you can analyze performance, understand trends, and translate results into improvement plans.
• You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and are a true collaborator.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Being an excellent business partner: you will work closely with Sourcing leaders and Merchants to create plans that contribute to the strategy including selecting suppliers to work with, through to assuring consistent quality for our customers.
• Building relationships: you’ll use your influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, business partners and other internal customers.
• Making decisions: you’ll make decisions about textiles quality from supplier approval to clear specifications that detail our requirements.
• Designing, developing, and launching products: you’ll work with our internal customers Product Development and Sourcing teams to ensure we source the right product with consistent quality.
• Knowing your category: You’ll know your customers and suppliers better than anyone and are always thinking about what is next for the category.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in textiles, engineering, science, or similar technical field.

• 8+ years’ experience in quality assurance, product development, manufacturing, or related area.

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Six Sigma, or similar) relevant to the Quality Assurance field.

• Expertise in Statistical Analyses or Data Visualization.

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