Walmart

Emerging General Manager II

Walmart$144K — $216K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3 years senior management experience in operations, distribution, or logistics, including talent development and management.
  • Experience leading large teams through operational change and continuous improvement.
  • Strong financial acumen with budget management and data analysis capabilities.
  • Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop operational expertise across a complex supply chain facility.
  • Support execution of business plans to meet performance goals in productivity and quality.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Assist in managing financial performance through budget monitoring and expense optimization.
  • Lead and develop associates, fostering a high-performance workplace culture.
  • Champion safety, quality, and compliance across all operations.
  • Collaborate across departments to execute strategic initiatives and strengthen community partnerships.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match options.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Education benefits covering tuition and fees through the Live Better U program.
  • Access to company discounts and additional leave for military service and adoption.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

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Position Summary

The Emerging General Manager (EGM) role is a developmental leadership position designed to prepare high-potential leaders for future General Manager opportunities within Walmart Supply Chain. This role provides immersive experience leading complex operations, developing enterprise-wide business acumen, strengthening leadership capabilities, and driving operational excellence across a large-scale distribution or fulfillment environment.
The Emerging General Manager partners closely with General Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business results, develop talent, execute Walmart Performance System (WPS) initiatives, and lead continuous improvement efforts while building the skills necessary to successfully transition into a General Manager role. What You'll Do
Business & Operational Leadership
  • Develop broad operational expertise across a complex supply chain facility, gaining end-to-end knowledge of distribution, fulfillment, transportation, inventory flow, quality, safety, and customer experience.
  • Support the development and execution of facility business plans to achieve key performance goals related to productivity, quality, service, safety, and financial performance.
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable business results.
  • Partner with operational leaders to ensure consistent execution of Walmart Performance System (WPS) principles and initiatives.
Financial & Strategic Acumen
  • Assist in managing facility financial performance by monitoring budgets, evaluating business metrics, optimizing asset utilization, and supporting cost management initiatives.
  • Analyze operational and financial reports to identify trends, opportunities, and risks while recommending data-driven solutions.
  • Balance short- and long-term business priorities to support sustainable growth and performance.
Talent & Leadership Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop salaried and hourly associates while fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, engagement, and growth.
  • Support workforce planning and staffing strategies to ensure the facility is appropriately resourced to meet business demands.
  • Identify and develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
  • Create an environment where associates feel supported, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
  • Champion a culture of safety, quality, ethics, and compliance across all aspects of facility operations.
  • Ensure adherence to Walmart Supply Chain policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
  • Support facility-wide processes that drive continuous improvement in quality assurance and workplace safety performance.
Stakeholder & Community Partnership
  • Build strong partnerships across Walmart functions including Operations, Finance, Transportation, Human Resources, Merchandising, Asset Protection, and Supply Chain leadership.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives that advance organizational objectives.
  • Serve as a Walmart ambassador by participating in community events, philanthropic initiatives, and local partnerships that strengthen Walmart's presence and impact in the community.
  • Resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns through thoughtful investigation, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving.
What You'll Bring
  • Demonstrated leadership success in complex operational environments.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret operational and performance metrics.
  • Experience leading large teams through change, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Proven track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for operational excellence, customer service, and associate development.
  • Readiness and aspiration to transition into a future General Manager role.
Walmart Leadership Expectations
Respect the Individual
  • Build high-performing, inclusive teams where associates feel valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.
  • Foster collaboration through strong relationships, effective communication, and positive influence.
  • Attract, develop, and retain top talent while recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
Act with Integrity
  • Model the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability.
  • Champion Walmart's values and support initiatives that positively impact associates, customers, communities, and the environment.
  • Demonstrate humility, transparency, fairness, and self-awareness in all interactions.
Serve Our Customers and Members
  • Deliver results with the customer and member at the center of every decision.
  • Leverage data, insights, and operational knowledge to drive business outcomes while balancing the needs of associates, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities.
Strive for Excellence
  • Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a passion for learning.
  • Encourage innovation, embrace calculated risk-taking, and learn from challenges.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts and champion the adoption of new technologies, processes, and capabilities.
  • Inspire and support teams through change while driving exceptional business performance.

This role serves as a strategic leadership bridge to a future General Manager position, providing the experiences, exposure, and development necessary to successfully lead one of Walmart's complex Supply Chain operations.

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 $144,000.00 - $216,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Both Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 4 years experience as a general manager with total facility responsibility in an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees, Experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates, Experience developing and managing budgets, managing P&L, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data, Senior-level experience managing multiple business types (e.g., Grocery, Hardlines, Apparel) within a warehouse or logistics network Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics Management through Live Better U and Bellevue University

Primary Location...

2200 MANUFACTURERS BLVD NE, BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601-9560, United States of America

About Walmart

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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