Assistant General Manager II Transportation

Assistant General Manager II Transportation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 2 years’ experience in a senior management role within an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment OR 4 years’ experience in a senior management role as an operations, distribution, supply chain, or retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the business plan and new strategies for assigned area of responsibility to achieve large- or medium-scale facility goals (for example, production, quality, safety); and implementing operational improvements.
• Manages assigned financial aspects by monitoring and tracking expenses against budgets; monitoring asset utilization; and preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
• Monitors and ensures facility-wide compliance with supply chain and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives by developing, distributing, and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
• Serves as a community liaison by participating in local and community organizations and charitable activities; promoting company-sponsored programs and events to associates and customers.
• Supervises and manages associates and leaders in assigned area of responsibility by giving direction, communicating goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback; identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth; teaching and supporting logistics and company policies and procedures; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation associates facility-wide.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts consistent with the Walmart Performance System (WPS) by driving implementation of WPS and establishing root cause analysis process.
• Implements and monitors supply chain initiatives by incorporating change management principles, implementing playbooks, and monitoring review and response systems.
• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and fosters a culture of belonging.
• Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business – International
• Developing and maintaining critical external relationships
• Food – Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Managing Fresh or Dry Grocery
• Masters: Business
• Masters: Supply Chain
• Project Management – Project Management Professional – Certification