Emerging Transportation Operations Leader

Walgreens

Waxahachie (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a Transportation Logistics Manager in Training to develop into a transportation leader across 12 fleet locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The role focuses on transportation operations, route optimization, equipment management, and cost control, with 50–75% travel and potential relocation for future leadership opportunities.

The position emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, vendor relations, safety, and compliance while delivering cost‑effective,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years OR High School/GED and at least 5 years of experience in a supply chain or business role.
Experience negotiating contracts, prices, resolving service issues and reconciling differences.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal/external customers, such as vendors, drivers, etc.
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (SUM, borders, charts, wrap, sort, headers/footers).
At least 1 year of direct leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

Creates or maintains a world class culture of safety.
Plans, prepares, and forecasts annual budget. Accountable for financial results, meeting or exceeding annual budget based on indicators.
Plans, manages, controls and forecasts monthly departmental expenditures; ensures proper invoicing procedures.
Develops and mentors staff through onboarding, training and performance management; weekly 1:1s and reviews.
Monitors, analyzes fleet KPIs to meet or exceed service performance; takes corrective action.