Walmart

(USA) General Manager I, Transportation Management

Walmart$116K — $174K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 3 years of supervisory experience in a senior management role in logistics or retail operations
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in a senior management role in operations or supply chain
  • Experience in leading transportation, fleet and asset management teams
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

  • Drive performance across transportation, fleet and asset management
  • Lead enterprise asset management strategies throughout the lifecycle
  • Optimize total cost of ownership through effective planning
  • Oversee inbound and outbound transportation and routing strategies
  • Leverage data and digital tools to solve complex business challenges
  • Anticipate and mitigate operational disruptions across the network
  • Drive best-in-class execution through standardized processes

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Military Leave Pay and adoption expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U education benefit program
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What You'll Do

As a senior leader within our supply chain network, you'll drive performance across transportation, fleet, and asset management while building scalable, data-driven operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize resources, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient movement of goods across the network. Asset & Fleet Management
  • Lead enterprise asset management strategies across the full lifecycle (acquisition, operation, maintenance, and renewal)
  • Optimize total cost of ownership through effective planning, inventory management, and vendor partnerships
  • Establish and enforce asset management standards, policies, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Ensure fleet readiness through preventive maintenance, performance tracking, and strategic fleet mix decisions
Transportation & Network Operations
  • Oversee inbound and outbound transportation, routing strategies, and vehicle utilization
  • Design and optimize network flow to support omnichannel fulfillment
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety standards
  • Identify gaps in current logistics models and implement solutions aligned with future demand
Data, Digital & Continuous Improvement
  • Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to solve complex business challenges
  • Develop dashboards and reporting that drive visibility and decision-making
  • Partner with technology and data science teams to advance automation, AI, and predictive capabilities
  • Champion data governance, ensuring data quality, integrity, and usability
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Exception & Risk Management
  • Anticipate and mitigate operational disruptions across the network
  • Drive proactive risk management strategies using data, automation, and scenario planning
  • Lead response to escalations, ensuring minimal impact to service and performance
  • Establish readiness frameworks for both expected and unexpected operational challenges
Operational Excellence
  • Drive best-in-class execution through standardized processes and "One Best Way" practices
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions across functions
  • Ensure alignment across teams to improve workflow, efficiency, and service outcomes
  • Identify and execute cost-saving and productivity initiatives at scale
Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and all applicable regulations
  • Lead safety programs focused on accident prevention, risk reduction, and associate wellbeing
  • Serve as a key point of contact for audits, inspections, and regulatory partnerships
  • Drive a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong partnerships with suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
  • Lead supplier performance management, including business reviews and improvement plans
  • Identify and onboard strategic vendors aligned to future business needs
  • Serve as escalation point for critical vendor performance issues
Leadership & Culture
Business Leadership
  • Translate business objectives into actionable strategies and operational plans
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to deliver results
  • Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve outcomes
Talent Development
  • Build and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning
  • Attract and retain top talent while strengthening leadership pipelines
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
Associate Engagement
  • Champion associate feedback and engagement initiatives
  • Create inclusive, high-performing environments where associates thrive
  • Support wellbeing and drive meaningful action from engagement insights
Sustainability & Community Impact
  • Lead sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible operations
  • Partner with community stakeholders to support local and company-driven initiatives
  • Embed sustainability into daily operations and long-term strategy
Our Values in Action
  • Respect the Individual: Build inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and empowered
  • Act with Integrity: Lead with transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making
  • Serve Our Customers: Deliver results while putting the customer at the center of every decision
  • Strive for Excellence: Continuously improve, innovate, and embrace new ways of working
Who You Are
  • A strategic operations leader with experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics
  • Skilled in data-driven decision-making and digital transformation
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex teams and deliver results in fast-paced environments
  • Passionate about developing people, improving processes, and driving innovation


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.

Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 3 years' supervisory experience in a senior management role within an operation, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment OR 5 years' supervisory experience in a senior management role in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Developing and leveraging internal and external relationships, Developing and managing budgets, managing profit and loss, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data., International business experience, Leading change initiatives in an operating environment., Managing operations within an Operations Excellence environment (for example, TPS, TPM, Lean) with responsibility for developing processes, implementing programs, and ensuring deployment and sustainability, Project Management certification., Senior-level managing multiple business types (for example, Grocery, Hardlines, Apparel) within a warehouse or supply chain network.

Primary Location...

23769 MATHEW RD, STERLING, IL 61081-9111, 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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