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Zone Manager, Fleet Operations

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Walmart Canada

Aug 3, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Moncton
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position.
  • You will manage fleet operations, lead a large team of drivers, develop business plans, optimize costs, resolve delivery issues, and utilize metrics to enhance performance and stakeholder relations.

Requirements

  • Age – 18 or older

Responsibilities

  • 1. Manage all Regional inbound and outbound Fleet transportation operations, deliveries, services, and communication to internal associates, vendors, distribution centres, eCommerce partners and stores. (1000+ vendors, 130+ stores).
  • 2. Lead and direct the operational activities of the Walmart Fleet team consisting of 300+ drivers, 110+ power units. The Walmart Fleet operation supports the network with both inbound and outbound deliveries as well as yard management and also provides site to store support to Walmart Canada's eCommerce division.
  • 3. Provide leadership and development opportunities for direct reports by establishing performance expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations; coaching and mentoring; providing recognition and rewards.
  • 4. Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects for Fleet 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.
  • 5. Identifies capacity constraints and identifies solutions to reduce cost and maintain service between sites and stores by selecting and defining lanes and volumes to best utilize Walmart Fleet equipment and lower costs.
  • 6. Lead the strategic development and growth of the Fleet; managing all driver issues and store delivery issues.
  • 7. Uses relevant business metrics, analysis, and reports to measure, monitor, and improve performance. Identifies and applies sound, fact-based criteria in setting priorities and making decisions. Looks beyond symptoms to determine the root causes of problems, and identify and implement applicable solutions. Integrates knowledge and expertise in making fact-based recommendations and decisions.
  • 8. Influence, persuade, counsel, develop relationships and gain credibility with Merchants, Supply Chain, Risk Management and other key stakeholders and ensure that WMC interests are protected.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Zone Manager, Fleet Operations?

The primary responsibilities include managing all regional inbound and outbound fleet transportation operations, leading the Walmart Fleet team, providing leadership and development opportunities for direct reports, executing business plans and projects for fleet, identifying solutions for capacity constraints, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

How many drivers and power units does the Walmart Fleet team consist of?

The Walmart Fleet team consists of 300+ drivers and 110+ power units.

What types of deliveries does the Walmart Fleet operation support?

The Walmart Fleet operation supports both inbound and outbound deliveries, yard management, and provides site-to-store support for Walmart Canada's eCommerce division.

What is the minimum age requirement for this position?

The minimum age requirement for this position is 18 years or older.

Are there any preferred qualifications for the Zone Manager, Fleet Operations role?

There are no specific preferred qualifications listed for this position.

Where is the primary location for the Zone Manager, Fleet Operations?

The primary location for this position is 75 Frenette Ave, Moncton, NB E1H 0A4, Canada.

Is there any support for applicants or associates with disabilities?

Yes, Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

What metrics are used to improve performance in this role?

Relevant business metrics, analysis, and reports are used to measure, monitor, and improve performance, including identifying root causes of problems and implementing applicable solutions.

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Mission & Purpose

Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca, is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada has made a commitment to regeneration – focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised over $650 million to support communities across Canada.