Walmart Inc.
Location
Bentonville, AR | United States
Job description
Senior Manager , Supplier Operations
About The Team:
As a part of the Walmart Supply Chain organization, you will contribute to the success of our Transportation Network! Why? Because Sam Walton founded our company with the belief that the customer is #1. It is not just a belief, but our way of doing business. With our Transportation Team at the forefront of retail transformation you can work on a team that is ultimately focused on delighting our customers, saving them both time and money in unexpected ways. As the biggest player in the game, we trust our associates to innovate the future of Supply Chain!
This team is at the crossroads of operations and technology to optimize transportation cost and service . To do this, the team manages data, works with product , operations, and other business teams for improvement, and drives changes and enhancements to system configurations and processes . I f you are motivated by complex transportation challenges, this role is for you.
What we are looking for:
Leadership: Provide strong leadership to a team of operators, proactively removing barriers and implementing forward-thinking strategies to drive impeccable service to supplier partners .
Customer Centricity: Customer obsession is your north star; you start with the customer and work backwards to influence decisions and strategy in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Relationship Management : Effectively leverage internal and external partnerships to drive optimal transportation outcomes and foster mutually beneficial relationships .
Transportation Operations Support: Offer valuable support to associates in navigating operational challenges, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation operations.
Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the group by applying lean principles, conducting time studies, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams. Implement innovative ideas to enhance processes and optimize efficiency .
Forecasting Excellence: Forecast staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance outcome s for supplier partners.
Analytics and Strategic Decision-Making: Conduct in-depth investigations into key drivers of transportation challenges, leveraging extensive datasets and performing ad hoc analysis. Utilize the insights gained to make informed and strategic business decisions.
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, such as Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management
Leadership experience (6+ years)
A background in freight brokerage operations and/or FTL transportation operations (3+ years)
Experience with supplier or vendor operations and management (3+ years)
Be a problem solver and enjoy planning for the future
Be customer-centric and enjoy building relationships internally and externally
Able to learn and adapt quickly and handle multiple projects at one time
A self-starter and able to work independently in ambiguous environments
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum QualificationsOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Dispatch, Fleet Management, Network Analysis, Retail Logistics Operations Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - CertificationJob tags
Salary
