(USA) Operations Manager - Floor

Walmart•Glendale, AZ

5d•$84,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager leads Non-Sort slotting operations, optimizing item placement, storage capacity, slot consolidation, storage zones, and inventory management. The role uses sales history, demand forecasts, SKU velocity, inventory data, and operational reporting to improve throughput, reduce unnecessary movement and handling, and make effective use of facility space. It maintains the accuracy of item attributes, slot maps, and capacity data, and plans for peak periods and sales events. The manager partners with site and cross-functional teams—including FC leadership, Inbound, Outbound, ICQA, Engineering, and Inventory—to plan and execute initiatives, monitor progress, and support sustainable improvements across the Non-Sort network. The position also directs and develops associates and leaders, manages staffing and workload, addresses concerns, and ensures compliance with company quality and safety standards. Walmart describes its workplace values as Respect for the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve Our Customers and Members, and Strive for Excellence. The role is based at Walmart's location at 7733 N Litchfield, Glendale, Arizona. The annual salary range is $84,000–$126,000, with additional compensation that may include performance bonuses, regional pay-zone compensation, and stock.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and one year of experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion for multiple departments or areas; OR
One year of experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in associate hiring and promotion; OR
Three years of experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion for multiple departments or areas.
Must attend and successfully complete all job-required training and assessments.

Nice To Haves

Financial modeling and analysis.
Managing challenging workforce issues.
Modeling and forecasting.
Preparing and executing budgets.
Profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
Supervising associates.
Walmart Logistics Manager experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Logistics, Management, or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

Analyze sales history, demand forecasts, and SKU velocity to optimize item placement across pick paths and storage zones, reducing travel, equipment movement, replenishment touches, and handling while improving throughput.
Monitor and optimize Cube Utilization Factors across prime and reserve locations; validate building cube accuracy and identify ways to improve storage efficiency.
Develop, prioritize, and track slot-consolidation initiatives, working with site leadership on execution plans, labor requirements, and capacity-recovery targets.
Evaluate SKU distribution, inventory volume, and flow-path demand to recommend storage-zone expansion, contraction, or realignment.
Monitor slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory and partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and site teams on strategies to reduce storage consumption and improve prime availability.
Validate item FTS attributes, including dimensions, weight, and cube; audit Atlas slot maps, storage locations, and capacity reports for discrepancies.
Plan slotting and capacity for peak periods and sales events using historical performance, projected inventory growth, and anticipated flow-path volumes; coordinate site readiness.
Develop and maintain reporting on CUF, slot availability, consolidation progress, inventory health, and site execution; use data and automation tools to identify trends, risks, and recommendations.
Partner with FC leadership, Inbound, Outbound, ICQA, Engineering, and Inventory teams to implement initiatives and drive accountability and sustainable process improvements.
Communicate with individuals and groups verbally and in writing.
Drive and implement the area business plan to achieve facility goals, including production, quality, and safety goals, and implement operational improvements.
Forecast staffing, workload, and performance results to meet business demands.
Prepare, review, and analyze business reports and use findings to identify operational improvements.
Monitor and ensure compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives; develop, distribute, or maintain supporting procedures and documentation.
Resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns using judgment or consulting others as needed.
Supervise and manage associates and leaders by setting direction, monitoring performance, providing feedback, identifying development needs, and supporting learning and growth.
Participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates, leaders, and managers.
Build collaborative, high-performing teams; develop and recognize talent; promote integrity, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, with PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
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: Walmart-paid education programs, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Regional Pay Zone compensation based on location may apply.
Stock compensation may apply for certain positions.