(USA) Transportation Area Manager - Sort Center

Position Summary

Communicate with individuals or groups verbally andor in writing eg customers suppliers vendors associates Manage processing of shipload purchase orders inboundoutbound containerstrailers and claims by monitoring all activities conducting problems research and ensuring that all freight is loadedunloaded correctly Ensure sorted pallets are built safely correctly and cubed properly Loaded and placed on the proper route truckbox truck trailer andor container in a secure manner Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on sort center and company policies standards and procedures monitoring compliance to policies and procedures distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads monitoring performance and providing feedback teaching supporting and modeling sort center and company policies and procedures identifying training and development needs and participating in the hiring promotion coaching teaching and evaluation of associates and leaders Facilitate carrier operations by processing and monitoring carrier activity working with carriers and home office on resolution scheduling carrier loadunload and resolving concerns and maximizing benefits to the operation of the facility and carrier needs Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing reviewing andor analyzing business reports Identify associate customer andor suppliervendor concerns by listening consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations to order to resolve Develop and enhance relationships with carriers private fleet suppliersvendors Be the conduit between them and sort center leadership Coordinates completes and oversees jobrelated activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs identifying and communicating goals and objectives building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results identifying and addressing improvement opportunities and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training mentoring assigning duties providing recognition and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices Looks at work plans and makes changes as needed to achieve team or work group objectives Sets realistic timelines for goal accomplishment Improves work processes and practices to increase performance and results Respect the Individual : Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform Respect the Individual : Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence Respect the Individual : Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity : Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity : Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence : Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence : Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change 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. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field and 1-year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Supply Chain Management experience OR 2 years Walmart Supply Chain experience OR 2 years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Both Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; and 1-year supervisory experience., Coordinating carrier and driver relations experience (e.g. dispatch, load builder, managing fleet and 3rd party drivers), Experience with (G-Scope, RTTV, or similar sortation / transportation software), Logistics-based computer applications experience (e.g. Sort systems, Visual Dispatch Systems, Warehouse / Transportation Systems)., Microsoft Office (word, excel, adobe, etc.), Supervisory experience, Walmart Logistics supervisory experience

Primary Location

6800 State Road 33 N, Lakeland, FL 33805-8002, United States of America