Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This position is responsible for establishing and leading the execution of short- and long-term Environmental Compliance strategies within the Walmart's Ethics & Compliance function. This position will be accountable for driving the adherence to all environmental laws, regulations, and compliance policies, protocols, and processes for Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club.

• Environmental includes, but not limited to the following compliance areas: Hazardous Waste; Water Management, Air Emissions, Fleet, Energy, and Fuel.
• The position supports Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Sam's Clubs, and samsclub.com (inclusive of private brands, national brands, and products for sale by third-party sellers), as well as distribution centers, transportation, and corporate offices.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of Walmart's environmental compliance policies and procedures by directing the programs within the overall governance framework; driving the execution and continuous improvement of such programs across the organization; and proactively mitigating risks in the covered subject matter areas.
• Drives efforts to ensure leadership understanding of environmental compliance risks and matters by actively engaging with relevant Walmart leaders and working with all necessary government and private agencies to facilitate Walmart's alignment with product safety and consumer protection governance best practices.
• Utilizes industry contacts, third-party labs, law firms, and trade associations to identify emerging areas of risk and develop options to address.

• Interacts with Regulators, both directly and through other teams. Interactions include federal, state, and local regulators, in particular, EPA, DOT, and state and local agencies.

• Reviews, monitors, and measures key performance indicators (KPIs) by understanding product safety and consumer protection compliance risks and standards; determining appropriate action steps to ensure organizational adherence; and proactively identifying potential environmental risks and developing and driving mitigation measures.
• Facilitates compliance with all applicable product safety and consumer protection laws, regulations, policies, and procedures by directing the development of specific training and education programs and initiatives that focus on compliance; collaborating to drive the communication and execution of such programs; and measuring the success and need for change to continually update programs for compliance with changing regulatory environments and requirements.
• Partner with Technology to deliver and update technology platform(s).
• Leads and develops a high-performing team by providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities; setting clear goals, expectations, and feedback mechanisms; and fostering an environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental health, Environmental Science, or related field
• 10 years of experience in environmental, health & safety compliance or risk management in a large company or as legal advisor to same.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of environmental compliance programs.

• Builds high-performing, diverse teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace and equitable experiences where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all.
• Respect for the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best, diverse talent.
• Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware.

• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.

• Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of innovative technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.