Position SummaryWhat you'll doAbout The Team:As a part of the Walmart Supply Chain organization, you will contribute to the success of our Transportation Network! Why? Because Sam Walton founded our company with the belief that the customer is #1. It is not just a belief, but our way of doing business. With our Transportation Team at the forefront of retail transformation you can work on a team that is ultimately focused on delighting our customers, saving them both time and money in unexpected ways. As the biggest player in the game, we trust our associates to innovate the future of Supply Chain!This team will focus on all aspects of demand generation with a core competency in transportation products and technology. With a unique view of all demand sources, t he team informs growth strategy, customer acquisition, customer experience , product roadmaps, and process enhancement . If you are motivated by complex and highly cross functional transportation challenges, this role is for you.What we are looking for:
Leadership: Proven success building ground-up/ early-stage demand strategies in freight brokerage and/or transportation environments. Can build and p rovide strong leadership to a team of relationship management professionals , proactively removing barriers and implement forward-thinking strategies to effectively generate demand that optimizes for the prioritized business outcomes .
Relationship Management : Effectively leverage internal and external partnerships to drive optimal demand outcomes and foster mutually beneficial relationships with all customer types.
Business Analytics: Conduct in-depth analysis to determine optimal growth strategies , leveraging extensive datasets and performing ad hoc analysis. Develop management reporting that not only presents analyses in a consumable manner but draws insights to make informed and strategic business decisions.
Product Operations Support: Analyze data and understand the desired internal and external customer experience to help product management make better-informed decisions. Be the voice of d emand generation in product discovery and support roll out of new features and functionality to demand teams .
Negotiation Excellence: Develop and execute effective negotiation strategies that enhance long-term relationships and benefits for all stakeholders at the enterprise level. Sets objectives and establishes tactical approaches for negotiations (for example, defining new pricing model, new ways of contracting). Diffuses conflict and maintains professionalism to reach compromise if positions or desired results are not attainable.
Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the group by applying lean principles, conducting time studies, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams. Implement innovative ideas to enhance processes and optimize efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, such as Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management
Leadership experience (8+ years )
A background in freight brokerage and/or FTL t ransportation growth strategy or sales & account management (5+ years )
Experience building and managing customer facing team s ( 2+ years )
Be a problem solver and enjoy planning for the future
Be customer-centric and enjoy building relationships
Able to learn and adapt quickly and handle multiple projects at one time
A self-starter and able to work independently in ambiguous environments
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
Minimum QualificationsOutlined 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 5 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or relatedarea OR 7 years' experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area.3 years' experience with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office.2 years' supervisory experience.Preferred QualificationsOutlined 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 - CertificationPrimary Location601 N WALTON BLVD, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
