The Assistant General Manager, Transportation supports the overall leadership, direction, and execution of Walmart's transportation operations within a distribution network. This role is responsible for helping ensure the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight while delivering exceptional service to stores, clubs, customers, and supply chain partners.
The Assistant General Manager partners closely with the General Transportation Manager to drive operational excellence across transportation planning, fleet readiness, safety, compliance, associate development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This leader leverages data, technology, and cross-functional partnerships to optimize network performance, improve service levels, and support Walmart's supply chain strategy. What You'll Do Lead Transportation Operations
- Support day-to-day transportation operations to ensure on-time delivery performance and execution of business objectives.
- Lead teams responsible for transportation planning, dispatch, routing, driver support, and freight movement.
- Monitor operational performance and service metrics while implementing strategies to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
- Partner with Distribution Centers, Fleet Maintenance, Store Operations, and Home Office teams to support network priorities.
- Ensure operational readiness to meet changing business demands and customer expectations.
Drive Fleet Readiness and Equipment Utilization
- Support efforts to maximize fleet availability, utilization, and reliability.
- Partner with Fleet Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance programs support operational needs.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve asset productivity and reduce downtime.
- Assist with fleet planning decisions involving company-owned, leased, and third-party transportation resources.
- Support initiatives that optimize total cost of ownership and equipment lifecycle management.
Leverage Data and Technology
- Analyze transportation, operational, and financial data to identify trends and improve performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators and execute action plans against identified opportunities.
- Support implementation of digital tools, automation, predictive analytics, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Technology, Analytics, and Supply Chain teams to improve operational visibility and decision-making capabilities.
- Promote a culture of data-driven problem solving and accountability.
Lead Exception Management and Business Continuity
- Assist in managing transportation disruptions, service failures, weather events, and operational escalations.
- Support contingency planning and business continuity efforts to minimize service impacts.
- Drive operational preparedness for both anticipated and unexpected challenges.
- Coordinate resources across functional teams to maintain service commitments during disruptions.
- Lead resolution efforts for transportation exceptions while minimizing impact to stores and customers.
Promote Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost management, service, and quality.
- Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to address operational challenges.
- Implement transportation best practices and Walmart's One Best Way standards.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to simplify processes and improve network efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and operational expectations.
Ensure Safety and Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture for associates, drivers, contractors, and business partners.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support accident prevention, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and compliance initiatives.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes as needed.
- Partner with Safety and Compliance teams to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Develop Talent and Associate Engagement
- Lead, coach, and develop transportation managers, supervisors, and associates.
- Create an environment focused on engagement, accountability, development, and inclusion.
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, workforce planning, and leadership development efforts.
- Recognize and reward performance while promoting continuous learning and growth.
- Foster a workplace culture where associates feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Manage Strategic Partnerships
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Operations teams.
- Support transportation providers, carriers, and supplier partnerships to ensure business objectives are achieved.
- Participate in business reviews and performance management discussions with key partners.
- Assist with escalation management and issue resolution involving transportation service providers.
- Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and collaboration across the transportation network.
Support Sustainability Initiatives
- Promote Walmart's sustainability goals through transportation efficiency, fuel reduction, and operational optimization efforts.
- Support initiatives that reduce waste and improve environmental performance.
- Encourage associate participation in sustainability programs and community engagement activities.
- Help drive awareness of sustainable transportation practices throughout the operation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading transportation, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or fleet operations.
- Experience managing leaders and associates in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience utilizing operational and financial metrics to drive business performance.
- Experience managing safety, compliance, and workforce initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in large-scale transportation operations or private fleet environments.
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and transportation compliance requirements.
- Experience with transportation management systems, routing systems, and fleet operations.
- Experience implementing Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and change management initiatives.
Walmart Leadership Expectations Respect the Individual
- Build high-performing teams and create an inclusive environment where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered.
- Foster collaboration, trust, and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
- Develop talent and recognize contributions that drive team success.
Act with Integrity
- Model Walmart's values and uphold the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability.
- Make decisions with transparency and a commitment to doing the right thing for associates, customers, and communities.
Serve Our Customers and Members
- Deliver results by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient transportation operations that support business needs.
- Use data, insights, and operational expertise to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic priorities.
Strive for Excellence
- Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Embrace new technologies, challenge existing processes, and drive transformational change.
- Lead teams through change while delivering exceptional business results.
Live Walmart's Purpose
- Support Walmart's mission of helping people save money and live better by enabling a world-class transportation network.
- Create opportunities for associates to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact on customers, communities, and the business.
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 $116,000.00 - $174,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock (empty)
