Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 208 million
times per week at more than 8,600 retail units under 59 different banners in
15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Wal-Mart employs more
than 2 million associates worldwide.
BENTONVILLE
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Full
Time
SALARY
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Coordinates food ingredient label entry and reviews by assigning review
tasks; overseeing project timelines; and acting as a subject matter expert
in review process. • Designs, implements, and manages food labeling compliance
program for both Sam's Club and Walmart private
brand product, and store or club labeled product, by ensuring food labels
comply with federal, state, and local laws; and partnering with key internal
and external stakeholders to ensure compliance. • Tracks, investigates, and develops plans to address new
labeling requirements by working closely with key internal and external
stakeholders to review and determine legal requirements related to labeling
compliance. • Responds to urgent food labeling issues by determining
steps needed to address; working with merchants, regulators, private brands
and store and club operations; and informing key stakeholders of pending
issues and outcomes. • Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in food product
labeling and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of
action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the
application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning
efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for
perspectives and rationales. • Provides and supports the implementation of business
solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders;
identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes
and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing
on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands,
organizational changes, and new responsibilities. • Models compliance with company policies and procedures
and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business
plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others
with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
Bachelor
s degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology, Agriculture, or related field
OR 3 years experience in food labeling in the food
retail, food service, or food manufacturing sector, or related field. He or
she must have knowledge of federal and state food labeling regulations,
research capabilities and be able to provide expert advice and guidance to
both internal and external customers. This person must have effective
communication and influence skills. He or she must be highly organized,
analytical, and an excellent problem solver. Research, communication and
decision making are daily responsibilities. Associate must be a
self-starter, must be able to multi-task, and have a high sense of urgency
and integrity.
3+
years experience in food labeling in the food
retail, food service, or food manufacturing sector, or related field.
Experience working with a third party consulting firm or regulatory agency; Masters degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology,
Agriculture, or related field.
