Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Dairy Producer Relations team, responsible for developing and implementing effective programs to attract and retain dairy producers, while ensuring compliance and productivity across the region. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills, able to build strong relationships with producers, cooperatives, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement producer and cooperative attraction and retention programs, defining program goals, structures, and expectations for producer participationIdentify and engage producers consistent with the company's current business needs, sustainability standards, and industry best practicesCreate a network of raw product producers and procure necessary supplies for marketing programsDevelop relationships with raw product producers to identify needs and concerns, and serve as the primary contact for producersTranslate producer needs and concerns into services and benefits, ensuring producers are compensated appropriately and in line with Federal Marketing Order (FMO) regulationsManage a network of producers across an assigned region, ensuring compliance and productivity by monitoring quality of raw product, animal welfare, sustainability, and other compliance concernsCollaborate with veterinarians in animal welfare examinations and address quality, animal welfare, and sustainability concerns with producersDevelop and implement productivity initiatives to increase production, improve quality, profitability, and environmental impactCollaborate with producers to increase raw product supply needed for new production growth or capabilities of the plantServe as the company representative for producers and cooperatives, implementing message frameworks and ensuring key external audiences understand Walmart's culture and valuesDrive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating business plans and priorities, and removing barriers and obstacles that impact performanceProvide supervision and development opportunities for associates, selecting and training, mentoring, assigning duties, and conducting regular performance evaluationsPromote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application

What You'll Bring:

A strong understanding of the dairy industry and supply chain managementExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsProven track record of developing and implementing successful producer relations programsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing prioritiesStrong analytical and strategic thinking skills

What You'll Do:

Develop and implement effective producer and cooperative attraction and retention programsManage a network of producers across an assigned regionCollaborate with producers to increase raw product supply needed for new production growth or capabilities of the plantDrive the execution of multiple business plans and projectsProvide supervision and development opportunities for associatesPromote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Must-Have RequirementsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing prioritiesMust be able to travel up to 20% of the timeMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods of timeExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Agriculture (AG) or BusinessExperience in dairy industry, supply chain management, or a related fieldExperience with Federal Marketing Order (FMO) regulations and dairy industry best practices

At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00-$174,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agri-business, dairy or food science, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years' experience in agriculture, agribusiness, dairy or food science, or related area. 2 years’ experience in contract negotiations with producers and cooperatives.
2 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Dairy or Food Science, or related area.

Primary Location...

5200 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31604-0000, United States of America