Senior Transportation Leader: Strategy, Ops & People

Walmart; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a General Transportation Manager in Desoto, TX to lead the transportation network, drive operational excellence, and develop high-performing teams. You will collaborate across Supply Chain, Operations, Fleet, and other partners to deliver safe, cost-effective freight movement to our stores and clubs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership, and accountability in a fast-paced retail logistics environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations for a distribution or transportation facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of objectives.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks and develop plans to improve service levels and productivity.
• Coordinate emergencies and disruptions with Transportation Command Center to maintain continuity and optimize routing.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain top talent across transportation operations and drive a culture of accountability and growth.
• Address escalated concerns with urgency and collaborate with partners to implement effective solutions.
• Identify process improvements to enhance network efficiency, safety, and cost performance and lead adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Walmart is seeking a General Transportation Manager in Desoto, TX to lead the transportation network, drive operational excellence, and develop high-performing teams. You will collaborate across Supply Chain, Operations, Fleet, and other partners to deliver safe, cost-effective freight movement to our stores and clubs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, leadership, and accountability in a fast-paced retail logistics environment.