(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

About the role

We are seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office to lead and optimize transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently — getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role is instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our logistics network.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
• Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders; participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• Ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
• Analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
• Background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
• Understanding of transportation scheduling and driver management to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Minimum qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Supervising Associates experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics

Benefits

Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include:

• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave
• Multiple health plans: medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U — Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates (high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart)

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.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 – $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) based on location and stock.

Location

Primary location: 2863 Senator Ralph Scott Parkway, Mebane, NC 27302, United States of America.