| Location | VA |
| Salary | $116,000–$174,000 Per Year |
As an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence across a fast-paced, high-volume supply chain environment. You will partner with the General Manager to lead facility operations, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the safe, efficient movement of merchandise to support Walmart stores, customers, and members. This role requires a strategic and people-focused leader who can deliver results, champion continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and inclusion. What You''ll Do Lead day-to-day distribution center operations to achieve goals related to productivity, quality, customer service, safety, and associate engagement. Partner with facility leadership to develop and execute operational strategies that support business objectives and drive continuous improvement. Monitor workload forecasts, staffing plans, and performance metrics to ensure resources are aligned with business needs. Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities, improve efficiency, and deliver results against facility goals and budgets. Promote a culture of safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Build, develop, and coach salaried and hourly leaders, creating opportunities for growth, development, and succession planning. Drive accountability through performance management, talent development, and recognition of individual and team achievements. Collaborate across functions to resolve operational challenges, improve processes, and enhance the associate and customer experience. Investigate and resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns while making sound business decisions and escalating issues when appropriate. Champion change initiatives, new technologies, and innovative solutions that improve operational performance and strengthen the business. Represent Walmart in the community through participation in local organizations, charitable activities, and company-sponsored events. What You''ll Bring Proven experience leading large teams in a distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. Strong operational leadership skills with a track record of driving productivity, quality, and service improvements. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing budgets, labor planning, and operational performance metrics. Demonstrated success developing talent, coaching leaders, and building highly engaged teams. Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Ability to lead through change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Walmart Leadership Expectations At Walmart, we lead with integrity, respect, service, and excellence. Successful Assistant General Managers: Create an inclusive environment where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Build strong partnerships and communicate with purpose, positivity, and impact. Develop and retain top talent through coaching, mentoring, and career growth opportunities. Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and sound judgment in all decisions. Put customers and members at the center of everything they do. Use data and insights to drive business results and improve the associate and customer experience. Embrace innovation, encourage learning, and continuously seek better ways of working. Benefits & Perks At Walmart, we offer competitive pay, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, educational assistance through Live Better U, and opportunities for career growth within the world''s largest retailer. 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 $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
You'll sweep us off our feet if…
You know fulfillment or distribution center operations inside and out, so much so that some may call you an expert You're goal-obsessed and challenge yourself to exceed them every day You're data driven and understand how to leverage the information available to solve big problems You're a servant leader who coaches for success with compassion You're an authentic communicator and can develop meaningful connections with people inside and outside of the organization You're hyper-organized and are comfortable juggling a myriad of meetings You know how to manage through conflict and facilitate a cooperative solution that all can commit to You know the only constant is change and are eager to pursue continuous improvement You're familiar with Six Sigma, 5S, Asana, or other methodologies to simplify processes You're invigorated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale
You'll make an impact by:
Developing talent into the next network superstar Achieving constant improvement, week over week and year over year Crushing VCPU to be the best in class Seeing the future - anticipating what's beyond the horizon or the domino effect of process changes Developing a toolbox of resources and relationships to empower you and your team to work together Cultivating an engaged, educated, and safe group of subject matter experts Becoming the resident "go-to" resource among your building and your peers Keeping our associates safe, regularly modeling, and educating what safe behaviors look like Creating the future of the Supply Chain industry, refining new processes and practices as you go
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Your schedule will be:
Fulfillment and Distribution Centers operate 24/7 and business needs change seasonally. Your schedule requirements will be assigned but will align with business needs.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 260 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you''ll discover why we are a world leader in sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.