(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 for the world’s largest retailer. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction by driving efficiency in logistics operations and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. The transportation department plays a critical role in moving products from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and ultimately to our customers.

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 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, including hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• Ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.
• Drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes in the logistics network.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field, OR
  • 1 year of Walmart Logistics experience, OR
  • 1 year of transportation experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Experience supervising associates.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave, holidays, and other purposes.
• Multiple health plans, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term/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, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation may include:

• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) adjustments based on location.
• Stock options.

Primary location: 1729 State Road 8, Auburn, IN 46706-9538, United States of America.