Walmart

(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

Walmart$65K — $98K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field or 1 year of Walmart Logistics experience or 1 year of transportation experience
  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse group interactions
  • Strong leadership abilities for team management and development
  • Analytical skills for business report review and productivity assessment
  • Background in transportation and logistics with driver and fleet management experience
  • Understanding of transportation scheduling and efficient delivery systems
  • Commitment to high standards of quality and safety

Responsibilities

  • Drive efficiency in logistics operations and ensure timely delivery of goods
  • Implement business plans by managing staffing, scheduling, and workload coordination
  • Prepare and analyze business reports to manage productivity levels
  • Ensure associates are trained and compliant with logistics policies and procedures
  • Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers to provide solutions
  • Supervise and develop team members, participating in evaluations and coaching
  • Coordinate equipment availability for maintenance with service shops and local offices

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Incentive awards for performance
  • Multiple health plans available
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
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.

What You'll Do:

You will effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
You will 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.
You will prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
You will ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
You will address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
You will supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
You will ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

What You'll Bring:

You have exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
You possess strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
You demonstrate analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
You can resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
You can drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
You have a background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
You understand the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:
Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

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

What you'll do...
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Minimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience

Preferred Qualifications...

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

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Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics

Primary Location...

3100 IL HIGHWAY 89, SPRING VALLEY, IL 61362-9133, United States of America

About Walmart

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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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