(can) Regional Manager, Fleet Operations (temp 6 Month Contract)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job Description


Position Summary... The Regional Fleet Manager is responsible for the on time delivery of approximately $5.5 billion of retail sales freight (inbound & outbound) across the region, managing 5 Fleet locations and direct P&L spend in excess of $70 million.

What you\'ll do...

1. Lead and direct the operational activities of the Walmart Fleet team consisting of salaried leaders, between 300 - 400 drivers, 130+ tractors and Dispatch team spread across several different terminals and in some cases, across different provinces under provincial and federal legislative requirements.

2. Accountable for all inbound and outbound Fleet transportation operations, deliveries, services, and communication to internal and external stakeholders across many different business units such as, stores, logistics, vendors, external agencies, and ecommerce.

3. Responsible for leading a multi-disciplined team to drive efficiencies through drivers, equipment utilization, reducing inefficiencies all while balancing service to a variety of customers and significant cost factors protecting both aspects of the business. These plans are multi-facetted and require coordination of resources across five different sites and this position is responsible of aligning stakeholders from merchants, replenishment, logistics operations, and stores.

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. Accountable for the execution of numerous cross-functional strategic plans that are imperative to our business. A couple examples include the safety strategy which is not only the safe operation internally but protecting the brand / reputation which would be at risk considering the nature of our operations. Equipment strategy driving utilization to maximize the significant equipment investment across several locations.

6. Imperative to use multiple data sources to drive analytical based decisions to improve operational performance in a measurable way. Ideally, leveraging Lean Six Sigma processes to standardize key business metrics that enable replication but also fine tuning processes in their components. Leveraging data analytics along with depth & breadth of industry knowledge to drive strategies to address root cause issues and implementation of fact based solutions.

7. Required to have strong leadership and influencing skills at multiple levels and across different business functions both internally and externally. In order to be effective this position needs to be able to influence cross-functional partners to get behind the Fleet strategy and support in a way that may add cost and complexity to stakeholder\xe2\x80\x99s areas to serve the end-to-end transportation solution.

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.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education Required Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required 8+ years
  • Professional Logistics designation (P Log , CITT) an asset
  • Six Sigma black belt an asset
Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age \xe2\x80\x93 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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

Primary Location\xe2\x80\xa6 3400 39TH AVE N E, CALGARY, AB T1Y 7J4, Canada

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2200394
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned