Job Description
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What you'll do...
The Senior Manager of Global Logistics is a critical role that encompasses working with teams across the globe to move cargo into the US for Walmart, Sam’s and Ecommerce. This role specializes in working with our Ocean Carriers and cross functional teams to strategically engage and manage our Direct Import business. This exciting opportunity will expose you to the international aspects of supply chain and how first mile transportation plays an integral role in delivering to customer. This is truly a unique role, engaging with a variety of teams and working cross functionally with partners such as Ocean Carriers, Air Carriers, Freight Forwarders as well as internal teams across the Walmart organization.
This onsite role is located at Walmart Headquarters in Bentonville Arkansas and reports to the Director of Global Logistics, Transportation Command Center.
Ocean Carrier Engagement: Partner closely with our Ocean Carriers to manage the service, reliability and long-term strategy. Partner with procurement and operations to drive performance and consistency while tracking performance metrics.
Disruption Management: Prepares the business for seasonal changes, economic events and market trends by identify risks and liaising with cross-functional teams to develop E2E mitigation plans. Leads major events and communicates to business partners to ensure a cohesive strategy is in place while promoting continuous learning.
Roll out new Initiatives: Build new Global Logistics capabilities identifying and/or implementing broad programs and initiatives supporting overall enterprise strategy; overseeing upfront analysis and evaluation of program feasibility; influencing and aligning with the Merchandising/Sourcing/Supply Chain executive team to implement initiatives.
Stakeholder Management: Be proactive in communication and bring value to cross functional teams by managing expectations
You’ll sweep us off our feet if…
You have international logistics and supply chain background specializing in Origin Management, Ocean, or Air Freight
You have history in driving performance through data intelligence and relationship management
You excel in bringing teams together and drive success through cross functional engagement
You are comfortable managing multiple projects at once and can easily shift priorities when needs arise
You are eager to lead the industry with the backing of the largest importer in the US
You’ll make an impact by…
Driving End to End synergies and process improvements
Managing 160 different origin ports to ensure consistency and efficiency throughout all programs and countries
Leading event management to ensure our largest events have product in store for our customer as the Every Day Low Price Walmart guarantees
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 4 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related
area OR 6 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.
2 years’ experience with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined 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 OperationsMasters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply ChainProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification