(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

About the role

The Area Manager for the Transportation Office at Walmart is responsible for leading and optimizing logistics operations to ensure timely and safe delivery of goods. This role is crucial for maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within the supply chain.

What you'll do

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and associates
• Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads
• 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

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
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Ability to resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations
• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and adapting to new technologies and changes
• Experience in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations
• Understanding of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and more
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Other benefits including short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more

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
• Supervising Associates
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics

Primary Location

7500 E CROSSROADS BLVD, LOVELAND, CO 80538-8958, United States of America

Note: Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.