(USA) Assistant General Manager II

Walmart • Saint James, MO

20d • $116,000 - $174,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager, Transportation supports leadership, direction, and execution of Walmart transportation operations within a distribution network. The role helps ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective freight movement while delivering service to stores, clubs, customers, and supply chain partners. Working closely with the General Transportation Manager, this leader advances operational excellence across transportation planning, fleet readiness, safety, compliance, associate development, and continuous improvement. The position uses data, technology, and cross-functional partnerships to optimize network performance and support Walmart's supply chain strategy.

The role leads and supports transportation operations, fleet readiness, exception management, operational excellence, safety and compliance, associate development, strategic partnerships, and sustainability initiatives. It includes coaching transportation managers, supervisors, and associates; monitoring performance and financial metrics; improving service and efficiency; and coordinating responses to disruptions. The position is based at 1100 Matlock Dr, Saint James, MO 65559-9026.

Walmart offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and benefits. The annual salary range is $116,000 to $174,000, with possible additional compensation including regional pay zone adjustments and stock. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); stock purchase; company-paid life insurance; paid time off; parental and family care leave; disability coverage; discounts; Military Leave Pay; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; and the Live Better U education benefit, among others. Eligibility and terms vary by job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and 2 years of experience in a senior management role within an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment; or 4 years of experience in a senior management role in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment.
• Experience leading transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or fleet operations.
• Experience managing leaders and associates in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience using operational and financial metrics to drive business performance.
• Experience managing safety, compliance, and workforce initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale transportation operations or private fleet environments.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience with transportation management systems, routing systems, and fleet operations.
• Experience implementing Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and change management initiatives.
• Business - International.
• Developing and maintaining critical external relationships.
• Food - Safety.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Managing Fresh or Dry Grocery.
• Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain.
• Project Management Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day transportation operations to ensure on-time delivery and execution of business objectives.
• Lead teams responsible for transportation planning, dispatch, routing, driver support, and freight movement.
• Monitor operational performance and service metrics and implement strategies to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Partner with Distribution Centers, Fleet Maintenance, Store Operations, and Home Office teams on network priorities.
• Maintain operational readiness for changing business demands and customer expectations.
• Support fleet availability, utilization, reliability, preventive maintenance, equipment performance, fleet planning, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Analyze transportation, operational, and financial data; monitor key performance indicators; and execute improvement action plans.
• Support implementation of digital tools, automation, predictive analytics, and emerging technologies in partnership with Technology, Analytics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage transportation disruptions, service failures, weather events, and escalations; support contingency planning and business continuity; and coordinate resources to maintain service commitments.
• Lead resolution of transportation exceptions while minimizing impacts to stores and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost management, service, and quality; use root cause analysis; implement best practices and One Best Way standards; and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable requirements.
• Support accident prevention, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and compliance initiatives; lead incident investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop transportation managers, supervisors, and associates; support talent reviews, succession and workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Foster engagement, accountability, inclusion, recognition, and continuous learning among associates.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, transportation providers, carriers, and suppliers; participate in business reviews; and support escalation and issue resolution.
• Promote sustainability goals through transportation efficiency, fuel reduction, operational optimization, waste reduction, and environmental performance initiatives.
• Support associate participation in sustainability programs and community engagement, and promote sustainable transportation practices.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, and PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Parental leave.
• Family care leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury duty and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program that covers tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards and possible additional compensation, including regional pay zone adjustments and stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager