(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

Walmart • Sanger, TX

104d • $65,500 - $98,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about driving efficient transportation operations for the World's Largest Retailer? We are seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. As an Area Manager - Transportation Office, you will lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency in our logistics operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction. As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our transportation department plays a critical role in getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our logistics network.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience.
• Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Ability to resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
• Experience in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
• Understanding of the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience supervising associates.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
• Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• Ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• PTO, including sick leave.
• Multiple health plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree