(USA) General Transportation Manager - Regional (Transportation)

Position Summary

The General Transportation Manager leads end-to-end transportation operations, ensuring fleet readiness, operational excellence, safety, and cost efficiency across the network.

What you'll do...

Oversee inbound and outbound transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, and vehicle utilization
Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and cost
Support design and continuous improvement of the transportation network
Leverage data analytics, visualization tools, and emerging technologies to drive decision-making
Develop dashboards and insights to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Promote data governance practices to ensure data quality and integrity
Enable a data-driven culture across teams
Lead strategies to minimize disruptions, reduce loss, and improve network resilience
Manage escalations, crisis response, and operational disruptions
Implement proactive risk mitigation and contingency planning
Optimize processes through automation and improved workflows to reduce non-value-added time
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, EPA)
Develop and execute safety programs, audits, and risk mitigation plans
Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory agencies and internal audits
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to company standards
Drive process standardization aligned with Walmart’s “One Best Way” philosophy
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies
Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective action planning
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve workflows and performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Lead supplier performance reviews and drive accountability for service and cost outcomes
Identify strategic vendor opportunities and manage supplier risks
Act as escalation point for major supplier issues
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Drive talent strategy including hiring, succession planning, and capability development
Foster associate engagement, inclusion, and a culture of continuous improvement
Support programs that enhance associate wellbeing and engagement
Champion sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible resource use
Integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations into transportation operations
Support community engagement and corporate responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field; and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/supply chain environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
• OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates
• OR 3 years experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates
• OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
• Both Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/OperationsManagement); and 4 years experience in a senior management role in an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
• Experience developing and managing budgets, managing P&L, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data

Additional Compensation

Annual salary range: $158,400.00 - $237,600.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location), Stock