Assistant General Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com, Returns)

Walmart•Kings Mountain, NC

3d•$116,000 - $174,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center, you will lead operations in a high-volume supply chain facility, helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of products. The role is responsible for operational performance, team development, workforce planning, compliance, financial management, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The position also offers the opportunity to develop future leaders and contribute to Walmart’s supply chain network. The Assistant General Manager leads daily distribution center operations and implements strategies supporting facility and company objectives. The role develops managers, supervisors, and associates; manages staffing and workload; promotes safety and compliance; monitors operational and financial results; and pursues continuous improvement. The position also builds relationships with suppliers, customers, associates, business stakeholders, and community organizations. The role is based at 799 Sara Lee Access Road, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Walmart describes its work environment as committed to a safe and productive workplace and maintains a drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, plus two years of senior management experience in an operations, distribution, or logistics environment, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in facility-wide hiring and promotions; OR two years of experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in hiring and promotions; OR four years of senior management experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in facility-wide hiring and promotions.
Experience leading large teams in a distribution, manufacturing, transportation, fulfillment, or supply chain environment.
Ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive engagement.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data and make sound business decisions.
Experience managing budgets, productivity metrics, and workforce planning.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of distribution center operations, supply chain processes, safety programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to lead through change and deliver results in a complex operational environment.
Ability to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with compliance, financial modeling and analysis, challenging workforce issues, modeling and forecasting, preparing and executing budgets, P&L accountability, supervising associates, Walmart Logistics Manager responsibilities, or Walmart Logistics Systems.
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, logistics, management, or operations management.

Responsibilities

Lead daily distribution center operations to meet productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost goals.
Execute business plans and operational strategies in support of facility and company objectives.
Identify and implement process improvements across the operation.
Monitor performance metrics and use data to improve efficiency and business results.
Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to managers, supervisors, and associates.
Set expectations, communicate goals, and hold teams accountable for results.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent and support professional growth and advancement.
Foster an inclusive culture where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Forecast staffing needs and align workforce resources with business demands.
Monitor workload distribution and operational performance to meet service-level expectations.
Support facility succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
Promote facility safety and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with company policies, logistics standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain operational procedures and supporting documentation.
Investigate and resolve operational, associate, customer, and supplier concerns in a timely manner.
Manage operating expenses and monitor financial performance against budget goals.
Optimize asset utilization and resource allocation.
Review and analyze business reports to identify trends and inform decisions.
Partner with associates, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Support community organizations, charitable initiatives, and company-sponsored events as a company ambassador.
Build relationships that strengthen Walmart's presence in the communities it serves.
Attend and successfully complete job-required training and assessments.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and 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.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees and including English Language Learning and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone compensation and stock.