(USA) Logistics Load Manager (Transportation)

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$65,500 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart’s Transportation Command Center is a critical component of our supply chain and logistics operation. We manage the movement of goods and products throughout the entire supply chain, from vendors to distribution centers, and from there to stores and other locations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries As a Logistics Load Manager within this critical department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely and efficient deliveries, optimizing routes, and supporting disaster relief and emergency response efforts. By leveraging advanced analytics and real-time data, we optimize driver productivity, reduce costs, and provide exceptional service to our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. Join us and be a pivotal part of our mission to deliver everyday low prices and support the communities we serve. Location: Bentonville, AR Shift: Varied (must be willing to work any shift including days, nights, and weekends)

Requirements

You are available to work different shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. After successfully completing our training program, you will be assigned to a shift that aligns with business needs.
You can think critically and strategically to solve complete logistical problems, especially under pressure.
You are proficient in data analysis and can make informed decisions. Experience with dispatching software and tools is a plus.
You are flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing business needs and priorities seamlessly.
You have a strong customer service orientation, focused on providing exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.
You have keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy.
You possess strong leadership and communication skills.
You are committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards.
You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office, Walmart Dispatch, Walmart Logistics Information Systems experience (e.g. Global Logistics Systems (GLS), Trailer Manifest System (TMS), Map Point, MapQuest, On Board Computer Systems, Visual Dispatch System (VDS))
Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Logistics

Responsibilities

Load & Route Optimization: Plan and optimize loads and capacity to maximize truck utilization, reduce costs, minimize freight handling, and enhance overall transportation efficiency.
Effective Communication: Act as a point of contact for drivers and field transportation offices, ensure seamless collaboration and resolution of any issues.
Critical Problem-Solving: Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in load planning and routing. Develop and implement strategic solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and resolve operational issues. This includes addressing challenges such as weather constraints and traffic congestion in key markets. Utilize critical thinking to assess situations and make informed decisions that maximize efficiencies and ensure timely deliveries.
Adaptability: Adjust to changing business needs and priorities, seamlessly pivoting from one task to another. Adapt plans to accommodate fluctuations in demand, supply chain disruptions, and other unforeseen challenges in load planning and logistics operations.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop processes and strategies that help meet business goals.
Compliance: Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Walmart’s policies, guidelines, and relevant laws and regulations.
Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally andor in writing eg customers suppliers associates
Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies standards and procedures monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation
Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing reviewing andor analyzing business reports
Dispatch drivers by identifying drivers needed to meet inbound and outbound load delivery schedules and following dispatch procedures and regulations for example Drive Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations
Identify associate customer andor supplier concerns by listening consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve
Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling assigning duties and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals eg production quality safety
Respect the Individual: 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 Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
Act with Integrity: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 Act with Integrity:Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Serve Our Customers and Members 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 Serve Our Customers and Members 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
Strive for Excellence:Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: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.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock