Transportation Operations Manager II

Wal-Mart Transportation; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking a dedicated outbound transportation professional to manage carrier relationships, delivery management, and vendor compliance for the Walmart and Sam’s Club fulfillment networks.

You will partner with fulfillment center teams and external 3PLs to optimize the outbound parcel transportation network. The role emphasizes high visibility, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement across routes, capacity planning, and delivery analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field and 3 years’ experience in logistics or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• 12‑month commitment specified for new launches and rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate carrier relationships and order execution to ensure service levels.
• Review carrier KPIs to meet on-time delivery goals and communicate findings to management.
• Plan loads/routes and analyze trailer utilization to reduce freight costs.
• Develop insights and report on delivery metrics for regional networks and ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements.

Skills

Carrier relations

Data analysis

Communication

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Position Summary... What you\'ll do... Job Description Summary We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage outbound transportation processes, carrier relationships, oversee delivery management, and ensure vendor compliance. The role involves coordinating various logistics activities, partnering with fulfillment center associates, communicating with external third-party logistics providers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support business needs for the outbound parcel transportation network. This is a high visibility and dynamic role that enables transportation strategies for the Walmart and Sam’s Club fulfillment networks.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination and Oversight: Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Support plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs. Identify and communicate goals and objectives. Build accountability and measure progress in achieving results. Identify and address improvement opportunities. Demonstrate adaptability and promote continuous learning. Flexibility to adapt schedule to meet business needs, inclusive of nights and weekends.

Carrier Management & Capacity Planning: Manage local relationships and order execution with carriers. Review carrier metrics and KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and performance goals are met. Communicate insights and opportunities to Management. Ensure orders are processed, loaded, shipped, and routed correctly to meet customer expectations. Analyze trailer utilization and conduct load/route planning to reduce freight costs.

Delivery Management and Analysis: Develop insights and report on delivery and service metrics across a region. Ensure compliance with company policies, supporting the company\'s mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.

Vendor Compliance and Performance: Develop and implement policy and procedure changes. Review and analyze vendor scorecards to identify areas for improvement. Support vendor improvement programs.

Process Improvement and Collaboration: Perform trend analyses and develop insights to identify operational issues or areas for improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain and Fulfillment Center Management. Assist in the development and continuous iteration of standard work. Collaborate with root case analysis for service and/or transportation related defects.

Qualifications

Experience in managing carrier relationships and order execution. Strong analytical skills for data review and trend analysis. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of compliance and company policies.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body and wallet.

The annual salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $126,000.00. 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 Business, Supply Chain, or related field and 3 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field OR 5 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. The standard commitment of 12 months is required for a new launch where the 12‑month commitment begins after the first outbound ship/go live date. Operational Fulfillment Centers require a 12‑month commitment from 1st official day in role.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field. Supervisory experience

Primary Location

6437 ENTERPRISE DR, MCCORDSVILLE, IN 46055-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are 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.

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom‑and‑pop shop and transformed it into the world\'s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we\'re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You\'ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you\'re proud of.