(USA) Assistant General Manager II

Walmart•Porterville, CA

4d•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 the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight while delivering service to stores, clubs, customers, and supply chain partners. Working closely with the General Transportation Manager, this leader drives operational excellence across transportation planning, fleet readiness, safety, compliance, associate development, and continuous improvement. The role uses data, technology, and cross-functional partnerships to optimize network performance, improve service levels, and support Walmart's supply chain strategy. The Assistant General Manager supports day-to-day transportation operations and teams responsible for planning, dispatch, routing, driver support, and freight movement. The role also helps improve fleet availability and utilization, analyze operational and financial performance, manage disruptions and exceptions, advance operational excellence, and ensure regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include developing associates and leaders, managing strategic partnerships, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with senior management experience in operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail. The role is based at 1300 S F St, Porterville, California. Walmart describes the position as offering an annual salary range of $116,000 to $174,000, with performance-based bonus opportunities and benefits.

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 operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail; or 4 years of experience in a senior management role in operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail.
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 meet on-time delivery performance and 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.
Support fleet availability, utilization, reliability, preventive maintenance, equipment planning, asset productivity, and lifecycle management.
Analyze transportation, operational, and financial data; monitor key performance indicators; and execute improvement action plans.
Support implementation of digital tools, automation, predictive analytics, and other technologies.
Manage transportation disruptions, service failures, weather events, operational escalations, and continuity planning.
Coordinate resources and lead resolution of transportation exceptions to minimize impacts to stores and customers.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost management, service, and quality using root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
Implement transportation best practices and Walmart's One Best Way standards and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable requirements.
Support accident prevention, risk mitigation, audit readiness, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Lead, coach, and develop transportation managers, supervisors, and associates; support engagement, talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and support transportation providers, carriers, and supplier partnerships.
Participate in partner business reviews and performance discussions, and assist with escalations and issue resolution.
Promote transportation sustainability through efficiency, fuel reduction, operational optimization, waste reduction, and associate participation in sustainability programs.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
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.
Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses.
Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.