(USA) General Manager I, Transportation Management

Position Summary... What you’ll do As a General Transportation Manager, you will lead transportation operations within a Walmart distribution or transportation facility, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, managing financial performance, and delivering exceptional service to stores, customers, and business partners. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining Walmart's commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining Walmart's commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence. Lead Transportation Operations Direct daily transportation operations to ensure service, safety, and productivity goals are achieved. Develop and execute strategic plans that improve transportation efficiency and optimize operational performance. Monitor key performance indicators and adjust operational priorities to meet business objectives. Balance inbound and outbound freight demands while maintaining service expectations. Drive Business Results Manage facility budgets, expenses, and asset utilization to support financial performance goals. Analyze business reports, operational data, and metrics to identify opportunities and implement improvements. Evaluate existing programs, processes, and initiatives to improve efficiency, service, and cost effectiveness. Lead multiple business initiatives and projects while ensuring successful execution and results. Emergency and Network Response Management Partner with the Transportation Command Center, distribution centers, and transportation offices to maintain freight flow during emergencies or disruptions. Identify alternative transportation resources and routing solutions to support business continuity. Coordinate response efforts to ensure critical freight reaches impacted areas safely and efficiently. Develop and Lead Teams Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop transportation associates and leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning. Set performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and recognize individual and team accomplishments. Create development opportunities that support career growth and succession planning. Build Relationships and Resolve Issues Address escalated associate, driver, customer, and supplier concerns by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Collaborate across functions to remove operational barriers and enhance performance. Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support transportation objectives. Ensure Compliance and Safety Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Lead a culture focused on safety, ethics, integrity, and operational excellence. Ensure associates receive the training and resources necessary to perform their work safely and effectively. Support Walmart's Open Door process and maintain a respectful, inclusive workplace. What you’ll bring Experience leading transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution operations. Proven ability to lead large teams and develop frontline leaders. Strong financial, analytical, and operational management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to safety, compliance, and customer service excellence. Walmart Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual Build high-performing teams where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Foster collaboration, trust, and inclusion across all levels of the organization. Attract, develop, and retain top talent while recognizing individual and team contributions. Act with Integrity Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability. Lead with humility, transparency, and respect. Support Walmart's commitment to creating positive outcomes for associates, customers, communities, and the environment. Serve Our Customers and Members Put the customer at the center of decision-making. Use data, insights, and business acumen to balance short-term priorities with long-term success. Deliver operational excellence while supporting Walmart's Every Day Low Price and Every Day Low Cost strategies. Strive for Excellence Encourage innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. Leverage technology and new ideas to drive better outcomes. Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to achieving results. 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 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. Benefits & Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00. 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 Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 3 years’ supervisory experience in a senior management role within an operation, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment OR 5 years’ supervisory experience in a senior management role in an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment. Preferred Qualifications Developing and leveraging internal and external relationships, Developing and managing budgets, managing profit and loss, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data., International business experience, Leading change initiatives in an operating environment., Managing operations within an Operations Excellence environment (for example, TPS, TPM, Lean) with responsibility for developing processes, implementing programs, and ensuring deployment and sustainability, Project Management certification., Senior-level managing multiple business types (for example, Grocery, Hardlines, Apparel) within a warehouse or supply chain network. Primary Location 5100 S BROOKHART DR STE 100, HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701-9303, 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. 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