(USA) General Transportation Manager - Regional (Transportation) at walmart

Belvidere, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

216000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic leadership, Transportation operations, Fleet management, Asset lifecycle management, Risk mitigation, Data analytics, Continuous improvement, Lean principles, Regulatory compliance, Supplier management, Budgeting, P&L management, Team development, Operational excellence, Safety management, Logistics

Industry

Retail

Description

Position Summary... The Regional General Transportation Manager provides strategic leadership for transportation operations across a multi‑facility regional network. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost‑effective movement of freight by overseeing fleet readiness, asset management, supplier performance, and transportation execution while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. The position partners closely with distribution centers, transportation teams, suppliers, and Home Office stakeholders to improve service levels, reduce cost, manage disruptions, and strengthen network resilience. What You’ll Do Lead regional transportation operations, ensuring on‑time execution, safety, and compliance across the network. Oversee fleet readiness and asset lifecycle management, including maintenance, utilization, and total cost of ownership. Drive exception and risk management, ensuring preparedness for disruptions, escalations, and emergency events. Use data, analytics, and digital tools to identify performance gaps, optimize routing, and improve transportation efficiency. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying lean principles and end‑to‑end costing to reduce waste and cost. Ensure strong safety and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Manage supplier and carrier relationships, including audits, scorecards, escalations, and performance improvement plans. Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Distribution, Merchandising, and Technology teams to align transportation strategy with business goals. Develop and execute regional business plans that balance cost, service, and long‑term sustainability. Build, develop, and retain high‑performing transportation leaders and teams. Support sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and associate well‑being across the region. Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual: Build strong, engaged teams through trust, collaboration, and development. Act with Integrity: Lead ethically, transparently, and in alignment with Walmart values and compliance standards. Serve Customers & Members: Make data‑driven decisions that improve service, reliability, and value. Strive for Excellence: Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new technologies. Why You’ll Love This Role Regional impact: Lead transportation strategy and execution across multiple facilities, influencing network‑wide performance—not just one site. High visibility: Partner closely with Distribution Centers, Transportation Command Centers, suppliers, and Home Office teams on critical decisions and disruption response. Meaningful leadership: Build, coach, and develop transportation leaders while shaping the future bench of regional talent. Problem‑solving at scale: Own complex challenges including capacity constraints, weather events, and service disruptions—where your decisions truly matter. Innovation & improvement: Drive continuous improvement, new technology adoption, and smarter ways of working across the transportation network. Balanced leadership scope: Combine strategy, financial ownership, operational execution, and people development in one role. Career growth: This role provides strong exposure and experience for advancement into broader supply chain or general management leadership opportunities. What you'll do... Asset Management Possess Knowledge of Fundamentals of asset management enterprise asset management plan Lifecycle of assets Acquisition operation maintenance and renewal Total cost of ownership concept related to assets Awareness of parts inventorylead timeTo be able to Implement best practices for asset management and risk assessment Design and negotiate policies for acquisition guidelines and standards Assess the impact of effective asset management on enterprise finances Direct the development of and enforces compliance with asset management processes Data Digital Acumen Possess Knowledge of Data collection modes techniques and tools Data analytics visualization tools and techniques Existing and upcoming digital applications and other systems used in the respective areas Technology innovation trends industry benchmarks Data governance as it relates to data quality metadata and data lineage Data Science techniques and their applications in a function specific context To be able to Identify the potential solutions to business problems using data and advanced analytics Administer data governance policies that ensure the proper management of the data ecosystem Review the impact of digital technologies in alignment with the overall org strategy that drives process efficiencies or enable cost reduction Provide inputs on process improvements using existing innovative technology solutions predictive analytics AI across the function Define best visualization approach and solutions for specific business issues and use multiple techniques to create interactive dashboards Partner with Data Science and Technology teams to define future state capabilities and build against those priorities in support of functional organizational objectives Coach and enable data driven best practices across the region Exception Management Possess Knowledge of Knowledge of truck transportation loss control practices tools and techniques ability to assess prevent and reduce loss in transportation as well as recommend solutions for trucking risks Data analytics visualization tools and techniques Existing and upcoming digital applications and other systems used in the respective areas Technology innovation trends industry benchmarks Data governance as it relates to data quality metadata and data lineage Data Science techniques and their applications in a function specific context To be able to Direct the use of resources like teams budgets and training and technologies to implement new ways of working that eliminate opportunities for disruption in business processes Manage reduction in nonvalueadded time by leveraging data automation capabilities stakeholder alignment and operational readiness to best position the company to overcome daily problems like escalations crises and unique disruptions Direct network preparedness for identifiable and unidentifiable risks to deliver ontime operational execution Fleet Readiness Possess Knowledge of Scheduling and reporting Related operational and financial KPIs Preventive Maintenance and carrier quality To be able to Ensure availability of fleet for entire business format as per schedule and oversee performance evaluations process Implement guidelines on allocation of budget and guide teams on mix of fleet from different channels own leased or market Guide regional teams on creating implementing and adhering to protocols processes and standards of quality in order to ensure business required standards Operational Excellence Possess Knowledge of Organizational Processes Root Cause Analysis techniques Department Workflows Standard Operating Procedures and One Best Way Process To be able to Evaluates relevant industry practices from an operations perspective and works accordingly Works to resolve obstacles to goals of several organizational functions Advises others to carry out responsibilities based on understanding of key organizational functions Designs awareness programs for multi and cross functional issues of the regulatory environment Facilitates interrelationships between major functions and subfunctions Recommends efficiencies in operational functions and One Best Way documentation wherever possible Monitors organizational adherence to policies and procedures Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the facility and related partner functions Applies regulatory programs as needed to comply with major products processes or business areas Provides recommendations and solutions to existing and potential legal or regulatory problems Plan and oversee cost saving initiatives to meet the business goals Create plans for collaboration on network level projects Safety Compliance Possess Knowledge of Industry best practices and safety and compliance standards Local State and Federal Regulatory agencies Audit steps tools and resources Accident prevention Risk mitigation Change management and implementation Business unit knowledge and performance requirements To be able to Ensures safety and compliance programs meet local state and federal requirements for example Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA and National Fire Protection Association NFPA Environmental Protection Agency EPA required Risk Management Plans as well as align with overall business strategy Develops mitigation strategies and corrective plans to reduce impact of undesirable events for at risk facilities and programs Reviews new regulatory requirements industry practices new technologies and equipment developments implementing required changes and ensuring standards and procedures are current Guide cross functional teams on risk elimination strategies Acts as chief compliance representative to internal leadership and external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and auditors Sets safety and compliance assessment and audit priorities goals and objectives developing long term strategy and approach to ensure compliance with new and changing regulations provides guidance and direction on regulatory inspection requests for documentation and business information Provides guidance and information to supervision and management regarding safety training requirements and compliance as they relate to employee health and safety Guide and implement network level root cause analysis Shipping Transportation Possess Knowledge of Routing network plan Delivery scheduling Vehicle utilization Inbound Outbound operations Department of Transportation guidelines and regulations To be able to Help design and manage the omnichannel flow of goods with seamless integration in terms of documentation and other paperwork requirements Manage multiple freights and good categories creating a seamless transportation network Support planning of the optimal vehicle utilization keeping in mind the different categories of vehicles and goods Analyze gaps of current logistics operating model with respect to key performance indicators current industry best practices and future demand Vendor Management Possess Knowledge of Stakeholder identification and mapping Stakeholder analysis Stakeholder communication Relevant business metrics and business areas Stakeholder management tools and methods To be able to Cultivate relationships with executives at key suppliers and senior internal leadership to ensure that suppliers strategic core capabilities are understood within the organization Lead changes to supplier business reviews with customer input to align to business needs Manage Supplier change impact with an appropriate action plan Serve as escalation contact for major issues with supplier performance Understand future roadmaps and initiatives that may necessitate new and emerging sources of supply Identify key strategic vendors for opportunities across the organization Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Sustainability Develops actionable plans that promote and support Company sustainability values and goals for example energy reduction waste reduction sustainable products across all levels and functions within the area of responsibility for example championing Personal Sustainability Practices Determines and analyzes opportunities for utilizing the PSP framework in daily work activities to help meet Company goals and develops and supports sustainability programs that produce positive business results Creates an environment where Managers and Associates are engaged in Company sustainability efforts through clear communication personal example and appropriate reinforcement Presents the benefits of new sustainability initiatives to community partners helping them to understand Company sustainability values efforts and goals and giving them uptodate information that applies to their situation and function Integrates social economic and environmental factors for example community recycling programs water conservation efforts that facilitate outreach to community leaders and adoption of common sustainability priorities for the area of responsibility Associate Engagement Develops programs and strategies to champion and support the grass roots process and Associate ideas and feedback throughout the year Focuses on increasing Associate engagement through the year and supports Managers in achieving expected outcomes from action plans implemented based on Associate Opinion Survey results Analyzes and identifies business issues adversely affecting Associate health and wellbeing and develops programs to eliminate or minimize their negative impact Contributes to the culture by identifying and implementing specific practices that will encourage Associates to continually improve their performance Creates forums throughout the year that encourage sharing of information and evaluates this information to develop processes and improvements to promote Associate engagement and organizational success 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 performx000B Respect the Individual Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B 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. The annual salary range for this position is $144,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ 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 business or a related field; and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/supply chain environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 3 years experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Both Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/OperationsManagement); and 4 years experience in a senior management role in an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating,mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide., Experience developing and managing budgets, managing P&L, developing manpower forecasts, monitoring regulatory compliance, and analyzing financial/operational data Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management Primary Location... , BELVIDERE, IL 61008-6312, 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. About Walmart: 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.

Responsibilities

The Regional General Transportation Manager provides strategic leadership for transportation operations across a multi-facility network to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective freight movement. This role oversees fleet readiness, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive network resilience.