Transportation Operations Manager II

Walmart, Inc.

$84K — $126K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related fields, or 5 years of related experience without a degree.
  • Experience managing carrier relationships and order execution.
  • Strong analytical skills for data review and trend analysis.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Support plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
  • Build accountability and measure progress in achieving results.
  • Manage relationships and order execution with carriers for a small book of business.
  • Analyze trailer utilization and conduct load/route planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Engaged and collaborative work environment.
  • Involvement in cross-functional initiatives.
  • Structured commitment of 12 months for new launches.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage carrier relationships, oversee delivery management, and ensure vendor compliance. The role involves coordinating various logistics activities, supervising associates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support business needs.

What you'll do...
Key Responsibilities

Coordination and Oversight:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Support plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
  • Identify and communicate goals and objectives.
  • Build accountability and measure progress in achieving results.
  • Identify and address improvement opportunities.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and promote continuous learning.


Carrier Management & Capacity Planning:
  • Manage relationships and order execution with carriers for a small book of business.
  • Review carrier metrics and KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and performance goals are met.
  • Communicate insights and opportunities to management.
  • Ensure orders are processed, loaded, shipped, and routed correctly to meet customer expectations.
  • Analyze trailer utilization and conduct load/route planning to reduce freight costs.


Delivery Management and Analysis:
  • Develop insights and report on delivery metrics across a region.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, supporting the company's mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.


Vendor Compliance and Performance:
  • Develop and implement policy and procedure changes.
  • Review and analyze vendor scorecards to identify areas for improvement.
  • Support vendor improvement programs.


Process Improvement and Collaboration:
  • Perform trend analyses and develop insights to identify operational issues or areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain and Fulfillment Center Management.
  • Assist in the development of financial and delivery management plans.


Qualifications
  • Experience in managing carrier relationships and order execution.
  • Strong analytical skills for data review and trend analysis.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance and company policies.


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 Business, Supply Chain, or related field and 3 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field OR 5 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
The standard commitment of 12 months is required for a new launch where the 12-month commitment begins after the first outbound ship/go live date.
Operational Fulfillment Centers require a 12-month commitment from 1st official day in role.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field., Supervisory experience

Primary Location...

1410 UNITED DR, SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257-9552, United States of America

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