Assistant General Manager II
About the Role
The Assistant General Manager, Transportation supports the overall leadership, direction, and execution of Walmart's transportation operations within a distribution network. This role is responsible for helping ensure the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight while delivering exceptional service to stores, clubs, customers, and supply chain partners. The Assistant General Manager partners closely with the General Transportation Manager to drive operational excellence across transportation planning, fleet readiness, safety, compliance, associate development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day transportation operations to ensure on-time delivery performance and execution of business objectives.
- Lead teams responsible for transportation planning, dispatch, routing, driver support, and freight movement.
- Monitor operational performance and service metrics while implementing strategies to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
- Partner with Distribution Centers, Fleet Maintenance, Store Operations, and Home Office teams to support network priorities.
- Support efforts to maximize fleet availability, utilization, and reliability.
- Assist in managing transportation disruptions, service failures, weather events, and operational escalations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost management, service, and quality.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead, coach, and develop transportation managers, supervisors, and associates.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Promote Walmart's sustainability goals through transportation efficiency and operational optimization efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or fleet operations.
- Experience managing leaders and associates in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience utilizing operational and financial metrics to drive business performance.
- Experience managing safety, compliance, and workforce initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale transportation operations or private fleet environments.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements.
- Experience with transportation management systems, routing systems, and fleet operations.
- Experience implementing Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and change management initiatives.
Skills
- Data analysis and performance monitoring.
- Exception management and business continuity planning.
- Talent development and associate engagement.
- Strategic partnership management.
- Sustainability and environmental performance initiatives.
Benefits
- Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
- Other benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
- Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) and stock options.
Location: 2863 Senator Ralph Scott Pkwy, Mebane, NC 27302, United States of America