Transportation Ops Leader – Area Manager

Walmart; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Health plans

No up-front cost distribution

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office in Saint James, MO. You will lead a dynamic team, optimize transportation services, and ensure timely and safe delivery of goods. This role offers a chance to impact supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

You’ll manage staffing, training, and scheduling, while analyzing reports to drive productivity and maintain high standards of quality and safety across our logistics network.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and associates.
• Set goals, manage staffing and scheduling, assign duties, and coordinate workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting 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 skills

Quality & safety

Issue resolution

Continuous improvement

Transportation & logistics

Driver management

Fleet coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart is seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office in Saint James, MO. You will lead a dynamic team, optimize transportation services, and ensure timely and safe delivery of goods. This role offers a chance to impact supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.

You’ll manage staffing, training, and scheduling, while analyzing reports to drive productivity and maintain high standards of quality and safety across our logistics network.