Logistics Manager (New York)

Position Overview

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing all logistics functions related to Walmart shipments, including planning allocation, routing, transportation, and distribution across multiple warehouse facilities. This role ensures on-time, accurate, and cost-effective delivery performance while maintaining compliance with Walmarts routing guides, vendor requirements, and EDI standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced with large-scale retail distribution, particularly Walmarts supply chain processes.

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Key Responsibilities

Allocation & Order Management

o Oversee and coordinate all Walmart order allocations across multiple warehouses.

o Ensure accurate SKU distribution, carton quantities, and labeling per Walmart purchase orders.

o Collaborate with production and inventory teams to confirm stock availability and readiness.

Routing & Transportation

o Manage all routing requests through Walmarts Retail Link and / or One Global Platform (OGP).

o Schedule and confirm pickups with Walmart-contracted carriers or company-approved freight partners.

o Monitor carrier performance and resolve any delivery or routing exceptions proactively.

Warehouse Coordination

o Direct the daily logistics activities across multiple warehouses to ensure smooth order flow.

o Align inventory positioning to support efficient fulfillment and minimize transfers between facilities.

o Work closely with warehouse managers to maintain compliance with Walmart packaging, labeling, and ASN requirements.

Compliance & Documentation

o Ensure full adherence to Walmarts routing guide, labeling standards, and EDI transaction compliance.

o Maintain shipment records, BOLs, and delivery confirmations for audit and performance tracking.

o Investigate and resolve chargebacks, shipping discrepancies, and compliance-related deductions.

Process Optimization

o Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in logistics operations.

o Identify and reduce bottlenecks across allocation, routing, and shipping processes.

o Provide performance reports and KPIs to leadership on logistics costs, service levels, and on-time delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

o Partner with Sales, Production, Customer Service, and Accounting to align logistics with business objectives.

o Communicate with Walmarts logistics and replenishment teams as necessary to support performance targets.

o Liaise with 3PL providers and carriers to ensure service quality and contractual compliance.

• Prepare and distribute chargebacks to vendors for non-compliance

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Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of logistics, distribution, or transportation management experienceWalmart or major retailer experience required.

Proven experience managing multi-warehouse operations and coordinating large-scale shipments.

Strong knowledge of Walmart Retail Link, EDI, routing guides, and chargeback prevention.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with ERP and logistics management systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, WMS, TMS).

Strong communication and leadership abilities.

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Performance Indicators

On-time shipment rate to Walmart

Routing compliance percentage

Chargeback rate reduction

Cost per shipment / freight optimization

Inventory and allocation accuracy