Manager, Supply Chain Management - Transportation

at  Walmart

Position Summary…
What you’ll do…
The Supply Chain Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s overall supply chain and logistics strategy to maximize process efficiency and productivity. They will also play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid data analytics.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Solid understanding of Fleet operations.
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  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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area. 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Fleet management, dispatch, or network analysis, Retail Logistics Operations
Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain
Six Sigma - Certification

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams.
• Determine key supply chain KPIs.
• Suggest solutions for process improvements.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Train and evaluate others in the supply chain team.
• Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing teams to determine best vendors and distributors.
• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and apply best practices.
• Manage and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency.