(USA) General Manager I, Transportation Management

What You'll Do

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.