DC Operations Leader: Grow Teams, Drive Excellence
Walmart Inc.
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Job summary
Walmart is seeking an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center, in Sutherland, VA to lead high-volume distribution operations. You will partner with the General Manager to drive efficiency, develop teams, and ensure safe merchandise flow to stores and customers.
The role requires strategic leadership, strong people skills, and a focus on continuous improvement and inclusion within a fast-paced supply chain. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading large teams in distribution/logistics or warehouse environments.
- Strong leadership to drive productivity, quality and service improvements.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make decisions in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day DC operations to hit productivity, quality, safety and customer service goals.
- Develop and execute operational strategies with facility leadership.
- Monitor staffing plans and performance metrics to align resources with needs.
- Analyze financial data to identify efficiency opportunities and meet budgets.
- Promote a culture of safety, compliance and inclusion.
- Coach and develop salaried and hourly leaders for growth and succession.
Skills
Education
Job description
Sutherland, VA
21500 Cox Rd
Sutherland, VA 23885-9464
R-2604095
$116,000 - $174,000/yr
Regular/ Permanent
- Lead day-to-day distribution center operations to achieve goals related to productivity, quality, customer service, safety, and associate engagement.
- Partner with facility leadership to develop and execute operational strategies that support business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor workload forecasts, staffing plans, and performance metrics to ensure resources are aligned with business needs.
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities, improve efficiency, and deliver results against facility goals and budgets.
- Promote a culture of safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Build, develop, and coach salaried and hourly leaders, creating opportunities for growth, development, and succession planning.
- Drive accountability through performance management, talent development, and recognition of individual and team achievements.
- Collaborate across functions to resolve operational challenges, improve processes, and enhance the associate and customer experience.
- Investigate and resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns while making sound business decisions and escalating issues when appropriate.
- Champion change initiatives, new technologies, and innovative solutions that improve operational performance and strengthen the business.
- Represent Walmart in the community through participation in local organizations, charitable activities, and company-sponsored events.
- Proven experience leading large teams in a distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
- Strong operational leadership skills with a track record of driving productivity, quality, and service improvements.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing budgets, labor planning, and operational performance metrics.
- Demonstrated success developing talent, coaching leaders, and building highly engaged teams.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Ability to lead through change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Create an inclusive environment where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- Build strong partnerships and communicate with purpose, positivity, and impact.
- Develop and retain top talent through coaching, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.
- Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and sound judgment in all decisions.
- Put customers and members at the center of everything they do.
- Use data and insights to drive business results and improve the associate and customer experience.
- Embrace innovation, encourage learning, and continuously seek better ways of working.
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)
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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.).
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 SystemsBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations ManagementWalmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Discount Card
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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
Live Better U
100% covered
Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
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