Senior Director of Operations DC/FC
Walmart
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
At Sam's Club, we are in search of Senior Leaders across multiple sites in the US.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to shape the future of retail operations nationwide. As the Senior Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in championing our culture of safety, diversity, development, operational excellence and customer experience. You will take the lead in launching a fulfillment center from concept, start up through stabilization. This leadership position requires expertise in engaging and leading a team of managers to achieve professional excellence. Join us in creating an environment that fosters ownership, creativity, and constructive communication to deliver on our customer promise every day.
About Supply Chain
Job Description
What you'll do:
What you'll bring:
Minimum Qualifications...
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Apparel Product Development, Business Operations, Compliance, Facilities Planning, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Warehouse Management Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management, Bachelors: Video Production
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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond our great compensation package, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sam's Club 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.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Apparel Product Development, Business Operations, Compliance, Facilities Planning, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Warehouse Management Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management, Bachelors: Video Production
Primary Location...
980 DOUGLAS HILLS RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122-3621, United States of America
About Sam's Club
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.
Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
Sam's Club 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.
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
At Sam's Club, we are in search of Senior Leaders across multiple sites in the US.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to shape the future of retail operations nationwide. As the Senior Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in championing our culture of safety, diversity, development, operational excellence and customer experience. You will take the lead in launching a fulfillment center from concept, start up through stabilization. This leadership position requires expertise in engaging and leading a team of managers to achieve professional excellence. Join us in creating an environment that fosters ownership, creativity, and constructive communication to deliver on our customer promise every day.
About Supply Chain
Job Description
What you'll do:
- Operational Excellence: Drive and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Develop and implement strategies, methodologies, and tools to optimize operational processes, increase efficiency, and enhance overall organizational performance.
- Drive strategic improvements: Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan for our facility to achieve facility goals, including safety, and maintenance. Identify opportunities for strategic enhancements in complex operations.
- Financial management: Manage financial aspects for a large-scale facility by approving and tracking expenses against budgets. Monitor asset utilization and prepare, review, and analyze business reports.
- Leadership and team development: Lead and direct the facility's leadership team, setting goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback. Identify training and development needs, ensuring learning and growth opportunities. Support Supply Chain and company policies and procedures. Oversee hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates.
- Compliance and standards: Monitor and ensure facility-wide compliance with logistics, quality, safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives. Develop, distribute, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation. Review and approve forecasted staffing plans to meet business demands.
- Issue resolution: Resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns by investigating and making fact-based decisions or consulting with others.
- Community engagement: Act as a community liaison by participating in local organizations and charitable activities. Promote company-sponsored programs and events to associates, customers, and the local community.
- Business planning and project execution: Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects. Identify customer and operational needs, communicate priorities, remove barriers and obstacles, provide resources, set performance standards, measure progress, and adjust accordingly. Demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning.
- Associate supervision and development: Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates through selection, training, mentoring, assigning duties, and building a team-based work environment. Establish performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, provide recognition, rewards, and coaching for success and improvement. Foster diversity awareness.
- Policy and ethics: Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. Train others in their use and application, ensure compliance, and utilize and support the Open Door Policy.
- Continuous improvement: Evaluate ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives to ensure business needs are met. Consult with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders. Solicit, evaluate, and apply suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Participate in and support community outreach events.
What you'll bring:
- Expertise in fulfillment or distribution center operations
- Goal-oriented with a track record of exceeding targets
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Servant leader with a compassionate coaching approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building meaningful connections
- Effective time management and ability to handle multiple meetings
- Skilled in conflict resolution and facilitating cooperative solutions
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Familiarity with process simplification methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, 5S, Asana)
- Thrives in a challenging environment and Fortune 1 scale
Minimum Qualifications...
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Apparel Product Development, Business Operations, Compliance, Facilities Planning, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Warehouse Management Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management, Bachelors: Video Production
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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond our great compensation package, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sam's Club 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.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Apparel Product Development, Business Operations, Compliance, Facilities Planning, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Warehouse Management Systems
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management, Bachelors: Video Production
Primary Location...
980 DOUGLAS HILLS RD, LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122-3621, United States of America
About Sam's Club
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.
Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
Sam's Club 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.