Walmart

(USA) Assistant General Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com, Returns)

Walmart$116K — $174K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required.
  • 2 years of senior management experience in operations/distribution/logistics is needed.
  • Experience in supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors is essential.
  • Participation in hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide is required.
  • Candidates may also qualify with 4 years of senior management experience in a relevant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with individuals or groups, including customers and suppliers.
  • Drive and implement business plans to meet facility goals such as production and safety.
  • Forecast staffing needs and track performance results based on workload demands.
  • Manage financial aspects, including budget adherence and asset utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with logistics and quality standards, maintaining necessary documentation.
  • Resolve concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers using sound judgment.
  • Participate as a community liaison, engaging in charitable activities and promoting company programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits with a 401(k) and employee stock purchase options.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and family care leave.
  • Additional benefits such as short-term and long-term disability and company discounts.
  • Education benefits paid by Walmart for high school completion and higher education programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As an Assistant General Manager (AGM) in a Walmart Distribution Center, you'll play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring the safe, efficient movement of merchandise that supports our stores and customers. You will lead large teams, execute strategic business plans, and champion a culture focused on safety, quality, productivity, and associate engagement. Key Responsibilities

Lead Operations & Deliver Results
  • Execute and continuously improve operational plans to achieve facility goals related to productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost.
  • Drive performance across multiple functional areas while ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
  • Analyze business metrics, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
  • Balance short- and long-term business priorities while making data-driven decisions.

Build and Develop High-Performing Teams
  • Lead, coach, and develop salaried and hourly associates to achieve individual and team success.
  • Communicate clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and hold associates accountable for performance goals.
  • Identify talent, support career growth, and create development opportunities that strengthen leadership pipelines.
  • Partner in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, promotion, performance management, and succession planning activities.

Drive Workforce Planning
  • Forecast staffing needs and align labor resources with business demands.
  • Monitor workload, productivity, and performance trends to ensure optimal staffing and operational execution.
  • Implement strategies that improve associate engagement, retention, and overall workforce effectiveness.

Manage Financial Performance
  • Support financial stewardship by monitoring expenses, labor costs, and asset utilization.
  • Review operational and financial reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure responsible management of resources while delivering targeted business results.

Champion Safety, Compliance & Quality
  • Promote a culture where safety is the top priority for associates, customers, and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, logistics standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Investigate operational issues and drive corrective actions to maintain high standards of execution and accountability.
  • Lead initiatives that improve workplace safety, operational consistency, and continuous improvement.

Build Strong Partnerships
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and business partners to resolve challenges and drive results.
  • Address associate, customer, and supplier concerns with urgency, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Foster an environment of trust, transparency, and teamwork across all levels of the organization.

Represent Walmart in the Community
  • Serve as a Walmart ambassador by participating in community organizations, charitable activities, and company-sponsored events.
  • Promote Walmart's commitment to creating positive impacts for associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
What Makes You Successful
Respect the Individual
  • Build inclusive, high-performing teams where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
  • Foster collaboration and strong relationships through effective communication, positive energy, and trust.
  • Attract, retain, and develop top talent while recognizing individual and team contributions.
Act with Integrity
  • Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
  • Model Walmart's values and culture while holding yourself and others accountable.
  • Lead with humility, transparency, fairness, and a commitment to doing the right thing.
  • Support Walmart's sustainability and regenerative initiatives that create positive outcomes for people and communities.
Serve Our Customers
  • Put the customer at the center of every decision and action.
  • Deliver results through operational excellence that supports Walmart's Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) strategies.
  • Use data, insights, and business acumen to make informed decisions that benefit customers, associates, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Strive for Excellence
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning.
  • Embrace new technologies, processes, and ways of working to improve business performance.
  • Demonstrate resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks to achieve better outcomes.
  • Lead teams through change while inspiring adaptability and growth.
Impact You'll Make

As an Assistant General Manager, you'll help shape the future of Walmart's supply chain by creating a safe, engaging, and high-performing distribution center environment that enables exceptional service to stores, customers, and communities every day.

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 $116,000.00 - $174,000.00

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.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 2 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics 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 Operations Manager including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 4 years experience in a senior management role in 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.

Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Compliance, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Managing challenging workforce issues, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager, Walmart Logistics Systems

Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Primary Location...

1303 SW INNOVATION PARKWAY, TOPEKA, KS 66619-0000, United States of America

About Walmart

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Walmart Careers

Joining Walmart means becoming part of a world-renowned team that leads with innovation and is committed to creating impact. As the largest retailer globally, Walmart offers unparalleled job opportunities and career growth in an environment that values diversity and leadership. Work You’ll Do At Walmart, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives our mission to help people save money so they can live better. Engage in work that matters with a company that offers both stability and the flexibility to explore different career paths. Transform the retail landscape with your skills and help shape the future of millions of customers worldwide. Walmart is at the forefront of combining retail with advanced technology, making it an exciting place for professional growth and innovation. Lead with Us Step into a role that harnesses your potential and places you at the intersection of retail and technology. Walmart is not just a company; it's a community where you can develop your leadership skills and contribute to a culture that nurtures professional growth. Work with a diverse team of experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members are valued and can thrive. Walmart Careers and Employment Opportunities We are continuously expanding our team to include enthusiastic professionals eager to drive change and make a significant impact. Explore a range of positions from entry-level to executive, each offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to advance. Innovate with Us Join Walmart and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence. With over 2.3 million associates worldwide, you are joining the largest private employment group, ready to innovate, lead, and impact the global market. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with a Walmart internship. Gain invaluable experience, build your resume, and develop networking connections that will empower your career journey. Our internships provide a platform to apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios, preparing you for future employment. Be Part of a Great Team At Walmart, our team is our strength. We invest in our employees through robust training programs, leadership development, and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive and inclusive environment where every member’s contribution is valued. Future-Proof Your Career Your journey at Walmart can be as vast as your ambitions. With endless opportunities to grow, learn, and lead, you can take your professional experience to new heights. Benefit from our comprehensive training programs and develop the skills needed for tomorrow’s challenges. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore the diverse job opportunities at Walmart and find where you can make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walmart. SEARCH WALMART JOBS Join Walmart today and be part of a story of growth, innovation, and leadership.
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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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