(USA) Transportation Operations Manager II - job 3 of 6

Position Summary...What you'll do...Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related 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.Carrier Management & Capacity Planning: Manages carrier relationships for small book of business. Reviews carrier metrics and KPIs to ensure on time delivery and performance goals are met and communicates insights and opportunities to management. Manages order execution with carriers for small book of business, following up with distribution centers and carriers to ensure orders are processed, loaded and shipped (routed) correctly to make an on time delivery and meet customer expectations. Creates analyses of trailer utilization and conducts load/route planning to reduce freight costs whenever possible.Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.Inbound/Outbound Delivery Management and Analysis: Manages inbound/outbound deliveries; ensures expense rate is maintained from an outbound perspective. Reviews data, develops insights (e.g., why deliveries are late and why exceptions are occurring) and reports on metrics related to inbound/ outbound deliveries across a region. Reviews and resolves escalated delivery issues and tracks claims to understand trends.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.Vendor Compliance and Performance: Develops policy and procedure changes. Trains vendors on Walmart standard operating procedures. Reviews/analyzes vendor scorecards and dashboards and identifies areas for improvement. Provides input into and supports implementation of vendor improvement programs.Process Improvement: Performs trend analyses and develops insights from data to identify operational issues or areas for improvement to inbound and outbound delivery processes for small book of business.Collaboration: Collaborates with cross-functional teams across the organization (Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment Center Management) to assist in development of financial and delivery management plans.Manage and launch new Fulfillment Centers in the country for Outbound Transportation.Customer/Member Centered: Focus on the Customer/Member : Reviews customer/member-focused data and adjusts performance to address findings. Promotes and supports associate efforts to exceed customer/member expectations. Informs associates on how to identify and locate resources to meet the diverse needs of customers/members.Judgment: Use Appropriate Judgment : Identifies, reviews, and applies policies and procedures to make informed judgments. Identifies and uses facts, information, and expertise to set priorities and make informed decisions. Uses data and evidence to determine the causes of problems and develop solutions to address them.Execution and Results: Manage Execution and Results : Holds associates accountable for completing work within expectations and time requirements. Plans and manages own and others' time, based on business priorities, and follows up to ensure all work requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Identifies and obtains the resources needed to complete projects. Encourages associates to strive for excellence, efficiency, and quality in work practices.Planning and Improvement: Plan and Pursue Team-Based Improvement : Coordinates and aligns planning with organizational initiatives and direction. 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.Influence and Communicate: Increase Commitment : Promotes ideas and links them to business needs and benefits. Builds trusting, cooperative relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization. Effectively communicates clear, up-to-date information on business plans and priorities (for example, change initiatives). Shares experience and ideas with associates across the organization.Ethics and Compliance: Manage Ethics and Compliance : Instructs associates on how to act in accordance with policies and procedures, and supports their efforts in doing so. Ensures associates demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethics in work situations. Corrects ethical and compliance issues, enforcing compliance and administering appropriate consequences as needed.Adaptability: Quickly Adapt : Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity. Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities. Seeks exposure to new ideas and perspectives. Helps associates adjust to and develop the capabilities needed to implement organizational change initiatives.Talent: Supervise Associates : Provides specific, honest, accurate, and timely feedback on associate performance. Assigns tasks to associates that fit their skill levels and maximize team performance. Uses people processes (for example, selection, development, performance evaluation) to ensure effective associate performance. Recruits and hires the associates needed to meet business requirements. Teaches, guides, and assists in the development of associates.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 $65,000.00-$139,000.00‎Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)‎- Stock‎‎Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field and 3 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field OR 5 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field.Proficient in Microsoft Office software.The standard commitment of 12 months is required for a new launch where the 12-month commitment begins after the first outbound ship/go live date.Operational Fulfillment Centers require a 12-month commitment from 1st official day in role.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field., Supervisory experiencePrimary Location...3320 S Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-5715, United States of America