(USA) Senior Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service

Position Summary...

Role summary: The Senior Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service, leads operational excellence by overseeing vendor management, contract administration, and reliability programs to ensure optimal equipment performance. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages budgets, and facilitates cross-functional collaboration to maintain compliance and enhance service delivery. Leveraging technical expertise and data analytics, the position supports strategic decision-making and process enhancements. The role requires strong leadership in managing supplier relationships, resolving complex issues, and implementing best practices to advance organizational goals within a dynamic operational environment. About the team: Our team oversees one of the largest global supply chains, specializing in optimizing material handling equipment through early management, lifecycle enhancement, and retrofit initiatives. We focus on preventing premature equipment failures to ensure operational excellence. Utilizing expertise in vendor management, procurement, budgeting, and continuous improvement, the team drives equipment efficiency and reliability. Collaborating across functions, we implement best practices and uphold high standards to support Walmart’s business objectives, fostering a culture centered on performance and dependable equipment service management.

What you'll do...

What you'll do:

• Lead operational excellence initiatives to optimize material handling equipment service processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, including selection, performance monitoring, and contract administration to maintain quality standards.
• Oversee budgeting, expense management, and cost-benefit analysis for service operations.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate smooth workflows and resolve technical or operational challenges.
• Provide guidance on reliability management, quality assurance, and crisis response related to equipment service.
• Utilize project management skills to monitor progress, report variances, and ensure timely delivery of service initiatives.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in operational excellence, driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proven expertise in vendor and supplier relationship management, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Technical acumen in material handling equipment, including troubleshooting, reliability management, and equipment performance optimization.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders and foster partnerships.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven problem solving.

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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in a Technical related field (e.g., Controls, Electrical) and 4 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field OR
8 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Supervisory experience

Bachelors: Computer Engineering

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

601 N Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.