(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

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 time off

Health plans

Job summary

Walmart Saint James, MO is seeking an Area Manager - Transportation Office to lead and optimize transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. You will guide a dynamic team to drive efficiency in logistics operations, upholding high standards of quality and safety.

You will manage staffing, scheduling, and performance reporting, train associates, and coordinate with service shops to ensure equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year transportation experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience in driver management and coordinating fleet operations.
• Ability to analyze reports and drive safety and quality in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and associates.
• Set area goals, manage staffing, scheduling, and workload to meet production, quality, and safety targets.
• Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Train associates in logistics policies, monitor compliance, maintain procedures and documentation.
• Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers with informed recommendations.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring and coaching.
• Ensure equipment availability by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical

Quality & Safety

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Transportation & Logistics

Driver Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Business/Logistics

1 year Walmart Logistics experience

1 year transportation experience

Walmart Bachelor's: Business

Walmart Bachelor's: Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint James, MO

1100 Matlock Dr
Saint James, MO 65559-9026

R-2640521

$65,500 - $98,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

Are you passionate about driving efficient transportation operations for the world's largest retailer? We are seeking an Area Manager - Transportation Office to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. As an Area Manager - Transportation Office, you will lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency in our logistics operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

About Walmart Transportation: As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our transportation department plays a critical role in getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our logistics network.

What You'll Do:

• You will effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
• You will implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• You will prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• You will ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• You will address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• You will supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• You will ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

What You'll Bring:

• You have exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• You possess strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
• You demonstrate analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
• You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• You can resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
• You can drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
• You have a background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
• You understand the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks: Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . 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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, WalmartBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics

Primary Location

1100 MATLOCK DR, SAINT JAMES, MO 65559-9026, 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you'll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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