Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Location: Bentonville, AR

Shift: Varied (must be willing to work any shift including days, nights, and weekends)

What you'll do:

• Load & Route Optimization: Plan and optimize loads and capacity to maximize truck utilization , reduce costs, minimize freight handling, and enhance overall transportation efficiency.

• Effective Communication: Act as a point of contact for drivers and field transportation offices, ensure seamless collaboration and resolution of any issues.

• Critical Problem-Solving: Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in load planning and routing. Develop and implement strategic solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and resolve operational issues. This includes addressing challenges such as weather constraints and traffic congestion in key markets. Utilize critical thinking to assess situations and make informed decisions that maximize efficiencies and ensure timely deliveries.

• Adaptability: Adjust to changing business needs and priorities, seamlessly pivoting from one task to another. Adapt plans to accommodate fluctuations in demand, supply chain disruptions, and other unforeseen challenges in load planning and logistics operations.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop processes and strategies that help meet business goals.

• Compliance: Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with Walmart's policies, guidelines, and relevant laws and regulations.

• You are available to work different shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. After successfully completing our training program, you will be assigned to a shift that aligns with business needs .

• You can think critically and strategically to solve complete logistical problems, especially under pressure.

• You are proficient in data analysis and can make informed decisions. Experience with dispatching software and tools is a plus.

• You are flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing business needs and priorities seamlessly.

• You have a strong customer service orientation, focused on providing exceptional service and resolving issues promptly.

• You have keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy.

• You possess strong leadership and communication skills.

• You are committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

• You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Culture Champion: Uphold Walmart values and ensure ethical standards. Uphold your obligation to dissent .

• Servant Leadership: Adopt a transparent, honest, and self-aware approach.

• Curiosity & Courage: Foster a growth mindset and resilience.

• Digital Transformation & Change: Encourage continuous digital evolution.

• Customer Focus: Maintain an unyielding focus on customer-first approach and strategic thinking.

• Focus on our Associates: Prioritize diversity, collaboration, and talent management.