(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)
About The Position
The Area Manager - Transportation Office leads and optimizes transportation services to support timely, safe delivery of goods. The role leads a team, drives efficiency and quality in logistics operations, and contributes to operational excellence and continuous improvement across Walmart’s supply chain network. Walmart Transportation moves products from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and ultimately customers. The position implements area business plans, manages staffing and workloads, monitors productivity and compliance, and supports associates and leaders through supervision, development, and coaching. It also coordinates equipment availability for scheduled maintenance. The stated minimum qualification is an associate’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field, or one year of Walmart Logistics experience, or one year of transportation experience. The position is based at 1100 Matlock Dr, Saint James, Missouri.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field, or one year of Walmart Logistics experience, or one year of transportation experience.
- Exceptional communication skills for interacting with diverse groups.
- Leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
- Analytical skills to review business reports and productivity measures and act on findings.
- Commitment to high standards of quality and safety.
- Ability to resolve complex issues by consulting 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 support timely and efficient deliveries.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office experience.
- Experience supervising associates.
- Walmart experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, associates, and other individuals or groups.
- Implement the business plan for the area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
- 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.
- Coordinate with service shops and local offices to ensure equipment is available for scheduled maintenance.
Benefits
- Performance incentive awards and performance-based bonus awards.
- 401(k) match.
- Stock purchase plan; additional compensation for certain positions may include stock.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Paid time off (PTO and/or PPTO), including sick leave, and family care leave.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
- Additional compensation may include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ), based on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
