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(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (transportation)

Walmart, East Prairie, Missouri, United States

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(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (transportation) Walmart

Base pay range $65,500.00/yr - $98,000.00/yr

Position Summary: We are seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods for the World’s Largest Retailer. As an Area Manager, you will lead a dynamic team to improve logistics operations and uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact our supply chain and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

You will effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.

You will implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.

You will prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.

You will ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.

You will address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.

You will supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.

You will ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

What You’ll Bring

You have exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.

You possess strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.

You demonstrate analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.

You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

You can resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.

You can drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.

You have a background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.

You understand the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.

Benefits Walmart offers competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards. Additional benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance, and paid time off (PTO) such as 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. Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees.

Benefits eligibility may vary by job classification and length of employment. They are subject to change and may depend on specific plan terms.

Additional compensation may include regional pay zone adjustments, stock participation, and performance bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field OR 1 year of Walmart Logistics experience OR 1 year of transportation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience supervising associates.

Walmart background knowledge.

Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.

Primary Location 1100 Matlock Dr, Saint James, MO 65559-9026, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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.

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