(USA) General Manager I, Transportation Management

Walmart•Desoto, TX

12d•$116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

The General Manager I, Transportation Management leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of a transportation network supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight. The role oversees transportation operations for a distribution or transportation facility, develops high-performing teams, and collaborates across supply chain, transportation, and business partners to deliver service to stores, clubs, customers, and communities. The position is accountable for operational and financial performance, including budgets, expenses, asset utilization, operational costs, service levels, productivity, and transportation efficiency. It leads business continuity efforts during emergencies and network disruptions, including coordinating alternate transportation and routing strategies to maintain freight movement. The role also resolves escalated concerns, drives continuous improvement and technology adoption, and develops talent while upholding safety, compliance, integrity, and operational excellence. The listed primary location is 830 E Centre Park Blvd, DeSoto, Texas 75115. Walmart states that the annual salary range is $116,000–$174,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include regional pay-zone compensation or stock.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and 3 years of supervisory experience in a senior management role within an operation, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment; OR 5 years of supervisory experience in a senior management role in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment.
Experience leading transportation, logistics, supply chain, fleet, or distribution operations.
Proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
Strong business acumen, including experience managing budgets, operational metrics, and performance goals.
Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing operational strategies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to build relationships and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee transportation operations for a distribution or transportation facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of business objectives.
Set operational priorities, communicate expectations, and monitor performance against business metrics.
Balance service, cost, capacity, and productivity goals while addressing customer and business needs.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Fleet, the Transportation Command Center, and other stakeholders.
Manage facility budgets and financial performance, including expenses, asset utilization, and operational costs.
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Develop and execute business plans to improve service levels, productivity, and transportation efficiency.
Remove barriers to execution and implement solutions that produce sustainable results.
Support business continuity during emergencies and disruptions in coordination with the Transportation Command Center and Emergency Operations teams.
Coordinate alternate transportation solutions and routing strategies during weather events, emergencies, or network disruptions.
Maintain freight movement into and throughout affected markets while maximizing available resources.
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain talent across transportation operations.
Foster accountability, engagement, inclusion, and professional growth; provide performance expectations, feedback, and development opportunities.
Recognize achievements and create pathways for career advancement.
Resolve escalated concerns from associates, drivers, customers, and suppliers, and collaborate with partners to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance network efficiency, service, safety, and cost performance.
Evaluate and support new technologies, systems, and transportation solutions.
Lead change management and adoption of innovative practices across the operation.
Use data and analytics to improve decision-making and operational outcomes.
Model ethical conduct, compliance, accountability, respect, customer focus, resilience, and continuous learning.

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.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Regional Pay Zone compensation for certain positions, based on location.
Stock compensation for certain positions.