Transportation Operations Area Manager

Walmart; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

PTO

Health plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager for the Transportation Office to lead and optimize transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. You will drive efficiency in logistics operations and guide a dynamic team to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

You will supervise and develop associates, coordinate staffing, review reports, and maintain compliance with company policies, while driving continuous improvement in scheduling and fleet operations across the distribution

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers and associates.
• Set goals, manage staffing and scheduling, assign duties, and coordinate workloads to meet production, quality and safety targets.
• Prepare, review and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Ensure associates are trained in logistics policies, monitor compliance and maintain documentation.
• Address concerns from associates, customers and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching and evaluation.
• Ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Skills

communication

leadership

analytical

quality and safety

continuous improvement

transportation & logistics background

driver management

scheduling coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Logistics

Job description

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager for the Transportation Office to lead and optimize transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. You will drive efficiency in logistics operations and guide a dynamic team to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

You will supervise and develop associates, coordinate staffing, review reports, and maintain compliance with company policies, while driving continuous improvement in scheduling and fleet operations across the distribution