(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (transportation)

Walmart•Palestine, TX

1d•$65,500 - $98,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about driving efficient transportation operations for the World’s Largest Retailer? We are seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods.As an Area Manager - Transportation Office, you will lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency in our logistics operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction. About Walmart Transportation: As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our transportation department plays a critical role in getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our 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.
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
Drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
Background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
Understand the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office
Supervising Associates
Walmart Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Logistics

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.

Benefits

Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.