Michelle Walker
Covington,GA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
Wal-Mart Inc.
02.2017 - Current
- Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to educate and enforce published supply chain standards to increase operational efficiencies in the Walmart Supply Chain.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to create impactful PowerPoint presentations on supplier performance. Presented findings to suppliers and senior leadership via Zoom and Teams, facilitating improved decision-making and identifying key areas of focus.
- Exceeded performance goals by delivering 688 supplier improvements in 2023, marking an 81% increase above the target. These strategic enhancements had a significant operational impact, generating savings of $1.3M.
- Responsible for the training of new recruits to the Inbound Quality Team as well as providing ongoing training for existing members when new programs and processes were deployed.
- Created and maintained the Fixit Quick Reference Guide available on Retail Link for both supplier and internal users.
- Fixit, WalMart Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) SME.
- Partnered with Data and Analytics team on new application UX/UI design, system bug and enhancement requests and UAT testing.
Shipping/Receiving Operations Manager
Wal-Mart Inc.
07.2011 - 02.2017
- Proficiently managed, motivated, and supervised 4 salaried managers and 80+ hourly associates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, emphasizing quality and safety compliance.
- Increased production of area of responsibility from last in the company to a consistent top quartile performance.
- Created documents to track daily/weekly CPH forecasts and Indirect time.
- Completed monthly manpower forecast utilized by HR to determine staffing levels.
- Warehouse and Yard Management System SME.
- Resourcefully cross-trained associates in all aspects of inbound and outbound operations to bolster personal growth and development while controlling labor expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management -
American Public University
07.2014
Skills
- Customer service focus
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Warehouse Management
- Performance Tracking
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
Profileofqualifications
- Significant background in Supply Chain Management including end to end DC Operations, Quality Assurance and Supplier Compliance Standards.
- Analytical and data driven approach to problem solving.
- Versatile and able to easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, and environments.
- Highly skilled at communicating and influencing people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Activities
Student Success Alliance, Board Member, 06/01/2015, 02/01/2017, Board Member, 07/01/2021, 12/01/2023, Co-chair annual Fill the Bus school supply campaign., Partner with school administration and business leaders to provide resources for underserved students in the community.
Additional Information
Student Success Alliance
Board Member, June 2015 - February 2017, July 2021 – December 2023
· Co-chair annual Fill the Bus school supply campaign.
· Partner with school administration and business leaders to provide resources for underserved students in the community.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
Wal-Mart Inc.
02.2017 - Current
Shipping/Receiving Operations Manager
Wal-Mart Inc.
07.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management -
American Public University