(USA) Operations Manager - Floor

Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Glendale, AZ seeks a Slotting Operations Manager to lead non-sort slotting initiatives, optimize pick paths, and drive capacity recovery across prime and reserve storage.

You will analyze demand and inventory data, coordinate with Merchandising, Inventory and site teams, and deliver data-driven improvements while upholding safety and quality standards. Join a team focused on efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across the Walmart network, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field; 1+ years supervising in operations or distribution environment.
• 3+ years in operations with supervisory responsibilities or managing multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Profile, analyze demand and optimize pick paths to reduce travel and handling.
• Monitor cube utilization and storage capacity; identify underutilized space and improve efficiency.
• Develop, prioritize and track slot consolidation initiatives with site leadership.
• Plan storage zones based on SKU distribution and demand to optimize layouts.
• Manage aged inventory and overstock with cross-functional partners to improve prime availability.
• Validate item attributes and slot maps to ensure data accuracy with system layouts.
• Plan for peak capacity around sales events with readiness plans and volume forecasting.
• Create reporting on CUF, slot availability, inventory health, and site performance.
• Collaborate with FC, Inbound/Outbound, ICQA, Engineering and Inventory on slotting initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Job description

Position Summary... Slotting Operations Manager Key Responsibilities – Non-Sort Slotting Operations

Key Responsibilities – Non-Sort Slotting Operations

1. Profiling & Pick Path Optimization Analyze historical sales, demand forecasts, and SKU velocity to optimize item placement across pick paths and storage zones. Identify opportunities to reduce associate travel time, equipment movement, replenishment touches, and unnecessary handling while maximizing throughput.
2. Cube Utilization & Storage Capacity Management Monitor and optimize Cube Utilization Factors (CUF) across prime and reserve storage locations. Identify underutilized capacity, validate building cube accuracy, and develop solutions to improve storage efficiency while preventing artificial capacity constraints.
3. Slot Consolidation & Capacity Recovery Develop, prioritize, and track consolidation initiatives targeting low-CUF prime and reserve locations. Partner with site leadership to establish execution plans, labor requirements, and measurable capacity recovery targets to maximize existing building space.
4. Storage Zone Planning & Optimization Evaluate SKU distribution, inventory volume, and flow path demand to determine optimal storage zone layouts. Recommend expansion, contraction, or realignment of storage zones to support operational efficiency, prevent overflow, and minimize extended pick paths.
5. Aged Inventory & Overstock Management Monitor slow-moving, aged, and excess inventory occupying valuable storage locations. Partner with Merchandising, Inventory, and site teams to develop inventory reduction strategies, improve prime availability, and reduce unnecessary storage consumption.
6. Item Attributes, Slot Maps & Capacity Data Accuracy Validate item FTS attributes, including dimensions, weight, and cube, to support accurate slotting decisions. Audit Atlas slot maps, storage locations, and capacity reporting to identify discrepancies and ensure physical building layouts align with system data.
7. Peak & Sales Event Capacity Planning Analyze historical peak performance, projected inventory growth, and anticipated flow path volumes to develop proactive slotting and capacity strategies. Identify storage constraints, optimize promotional SKU placement, and partner with sites to execute readiness plans ahead of volume surges.
8. Data Analytics, Reporting & Process Improvement Develop and maintain operational reporting to track CUF, slot availability, consolidation progress, inventory health, and site execution. Leverage data and automation tools to identify trends, highlight risks, and provide actionable recommendations to site and network leadership.
9. Cross-Functional Execution & Change Management Partner with FC leadership, Inbound, Outbound, ICQA, Engineering, and Inventory teams to implement slotting and capacity initiatives. Drive execution accountability, monitor progress against established targets, and support sustainable process improvements across the Non-Sort network.

What you’ll do

Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally andor in writing eg customers suppliers associates Drive and implement the business plan for area of responsibility to achieve facility goals eg production quality safety and implement operational improvements Forecast staffing workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results for area of responsibility Prepare review andor analyze business reports and use information to identify operational improvements eg production quality safety Monitor and ensure area of responsibilitys compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards policies procedures and directives by developing distributing andor maintaining procedures and supporting documentation Identify and ensure associate customer and supplier concerns are resolved using own judgment or consulting others when needed Supervise and manage associates and leaders in area of responsibility by giving direction monitoring performance and providing feedback identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth teaching supporting and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures and participating in the hiring promotion coaching teaching and evaluation of associates leaders and managers Respect the individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform Respect the individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 1 year's experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas OR 1 year's experience as a Walmart Logistics Area Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 3 years' experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees for multiple departments / areas. Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

Financial Modeling and Analysis, Managing challenging workforce issues, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Primary Location

7733 N LITCHFIELD, GLENDALE, AZ 85309-0000, 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.