Operations Manager II, Fleet Transportation

Operations Manager II, Fleet TransportationAre you passionate about driving efficient transportation operations within a leading retail company? Walmart is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods.Join Walmart's Transportation team, where we play an essential role in maintaining the seamless movement of goods across our extensive distribution network. Our team ensures that Walmart's supply chain remains efficient and cost-effective, directly impacting our customers' satisfaction. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments to drive logistics strategies and operational improvements.What you'll do:Lead and manage transportation associates and leaders, providing direction, monitoring performance, and offering constructive feedback to drive excellence.Implement and oversee the transportation business plan to achieve production, safety, and quality goals specific to Walmart's standards.Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and Walmart's logistics policies by developing and maintaining detailed procedures and documentation.Analyze transportation metrics and business reports to identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement strategic changes.Forecast staffing and transportation workload to meet business demands and resolve any emerging issues promptly.Support and promote Walmart's commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in all transportation activities.What you'll bring:Proven leadership skills with experience in managing transportation operations and developing teams.Strong decision-making abilities utilizing facts and data to drive performance.Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple transportation priorities effectively.Exceptional communication skills to build trust and maintain relationships across Walmart's network.Adaptability to navigate and inspire others through evolving transportation challenges and initiatives.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management) and 1 year experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Area or Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 1 year experience as a Walmart Logistics Load Manager OR 3 years experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees.Preferred Qualifications:Distribution, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Modeling/Forecasting, Operations, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Training and Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Walmart Logistics Systems Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations ManagementPrimary Location:2701 ANDREWS RD, OPELIKA, AL 36801-9543, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.