(USA) General Manager I, Transportation Management

Walmart•Robert, LA

6d•$116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

The General Transportation Manager leads transportation operations for a small to mid‑sized facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost‑effective movement of freight. This role drives execution across inbound and outbound transportation, manages financial performance, develops leaders, and partners closely with distribution centers, transportation command centers, and external partners to deliver consistent service—especially during disruptions or emergencies. Key Responsibilities Transportation Operations & Execution Lead daily transportation operations to meet service, safety, and performance goals. Drive execution of multiple business plans and projects by aligning priorities, resources, and performance standards. Balance inbound and outbound transportation needs to ensure consistent freight flow and on‑time delivery. Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability in dynamic or high‑impact situations. Emergency & Command Center Coordination Serve as the primary liaison with the Transportation Command Center during regional or facility‑level disruptions. Coordinate with distribution centers and transportation offices to identify alternate routes, carriers, and transportation solutions. Ensure continuous freight movement during emergency events by optimizing resource utilization. Financial & Performance Management Manage facility transportation budgets by monitoring expenses, tracking asset utilization, and controlling costs. Review and analyze business and performance reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Adjust plans as needed to meet changing business demands and performance targets. Continuous Improvement & Strategy Lead ongoing improvements in transportation efficiency, cost, and service. Drive development and execution of strategic transportation plans aligned with supply chain goals. Evaluate and support implementation of new systems, software, and process enhancements. Ensure transportation initiatives achieve key business metrics and service expectations. People Leadership & Development Lead and develop associates and leaders through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Establish clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support learning and growth opportunities. Support hiring, promotion, and succession planning efforts. Build a team‑based work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and collaboration. Safety, Compliance & Ethics Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability. Support and reinforce the Open Door Policy to encourage transparent communication. Stakeholder & Community Engagement Resolve escalated associate, driver, customer, and supplier concerns using fact‑based problem solving. Partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Participate in and support community outreach and company‑sponsored initiatives. Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual: Build high‑performing teams and foster an environment of trust and collaboration. Act with Integrity: Lead ethically, transparently, and with accountability. Serve Customers & Members: Deliver results with a customer‑first mindset using EDLP/EDLC principles. Strive for Excellence: Embrace continuous improvement, innovation, and learning.

Requirements

Experience leading transportation or logistics operations in a distribution or supply chain environment
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance metrics
Proven ability to lead and develop teams and leaders
Experience managing change, continuous improvement, and complex operations
Strong communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 3 years’ supervisory experience in a senior management role within an operation, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment OR 5 years’ supervisory experience in a senior management role in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment.

Nice To Haves

Developing and leveraging internal and external relationships
Developing and managing budgets, managing profit and loss, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data.
International business experience
Leading change initiatives in an operating environment.
Managing operations within an Operations Excellence environment (for example, TPS, TPM, Lean) with responsibility for developing processes, implementing programs, and ensuring deployment and sustainability
Project Management certification.
Senior-level managing multiple business types (for example, Grocery, Hardlines, Apparel) within a warehouse or supply chain network.

Responsibilities

Lead daily transportation operations to meet service, safety, and performance goals.
Drive execution of multiple business plans and projects by aligning priorities, resources, and performance standards.
Balance inbound and outbound transportation needs to ensure consistent freight flow and on‑time delivery.
Develop contingency plans and demonstrate adaptability in dynamic or high‑impact situations.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Transportation Command Center during regional or facility‑level disruptions.
Coordinate with distribution centers and transportation offices to identify alternate routes, carriers, and transportation solutions.
Ensure continuous freight movement during emergency events by optimizing resource utilization.
Manage facility transportation budgets by monitoring expenses, tracking asset utilization, and controlling costs.
Review and analyze business and performance reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Adjust plans as needed to meet changing business demands and performance targets.
Lead ongoing improvements in transportation efficiency, cost, and service.
Drive development and execution of strategic transportation plans aligned with supply chain goals.
Evaluate and support implementation of new systems, software, and process enhancements.
Ensure transportation initiatives achieve key business metrics and service expectations.
Lead and develop associates and leaders through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Establish clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support learning and growth opportunities.
Support hiring, promotion, and succession planning efforts.
Build a team‑based work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and collaboration.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.
Support and reinforce the Open Door Policy to encourage transparent communication.
Resolve escalated associate, driver, customer, and supplier concerns using fact‑based problem solving.
Partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Participate in and support community outreach and company‑sponsored initiatives.
Build high‑performing teams and foster an environment of trust and collaboration.
Lead ethically, transparently, and with accountability.
Deliver results with a customer‑first mindset using EDLP/EDLC principles.
Embrace continuous improvement, innovation, and learning.
Manages financial aspects for a medium to smallfacility by approving and tracking expenses against budgets monitoring asset utilization and preparing reviewing andor analyzing business reports
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Oversees and manages the relationship with the Transportation Command Center to respond to requests from the Emergency Operating Center in assigned regions by collaborating with distribution centers and transportation offices to identify alternative transportation sources and routes to utilize during emergencies overseeing the continuous flow of freight into and around impacted areas and determining the best use of resources to aid in emergency situations
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
Resolves escalated associate driver customer and supplier concerns by assessing and validating the facts consulting with the appropriate teams and identifying and overseeing solutions
Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Leads and directs the medium to smallfacility by setting direction and ensuring it is carried out communicating goals monitoring performance and providing feedback identifying training and development needs and ensuring opportunities for learning and growth are available supporting Supply Chain and company policies and procedures and overseeing the hiring promotion coaching teaching and evaluation of associates
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Directs the continuous improvement of transportation efficiencies by driving developing and overseeing the strategic business plans for the Transportation business units evaluating new systems and software developing processes to support systems and software developing and overseeing the implementation of strategic improvements for complex operations while balancing inbound and outbound shipments with service and ensuring performance goals and key business metrics are achieved
Supervises and directs associates and leaders in assigned area of responsibility by giving direction communicating goals monitoring performance and providing feedback identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth teaching and supporting Supply Chain and company policies and procedures and participating in the hiring promotion coaching teaching and evaluation associates facilitywide
Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and performx000B
Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B
Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans
Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes
Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Benefits

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.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock