Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service-Fulfillment

Position Summary...

The Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service leads vendor and contract management activities to ensure operational excellence and equipment efficiency across Walmart facilities. This role oversees procurement, budgeting, and quality assurance processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, optimize maintenance strategies, and implement best practices. Utilizing data analysis and business acumen, this position supports strategic decision-making and fosters strong partnerships to maintain high standards of service and reliability within the material handling equipment domain.

About the team:

Our team manages one of the world’s largest supply chains, focusing on optimizing material handling equipment through early management, lifecycle enhancement, and retrofit initiatives. We prioritize eliminating premature and frequent equipment failures to ensure operational excellence. By leveraging vendor and contract management, procurement, and budgeting expertise, the team drives continuous improvement and equipment efficiency. Collaborating across functions, we implement best practices and maintain high standards to support Walmart’s business goals while fostering a culture of reliability and performance in equipment service management.

What you'll do...

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Manage vendor relationships by evaluating performance, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations.
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Oversee contract administration, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols and regulatory requirements.
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Lead procurement activities, utilizing approved systems and following established procedures to acquire services, materials, and equipment.
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Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare expense reports to support operational goals.
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Drive operational excellence by identifying safety hazards, implementing standard procedures, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
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Utilize data analysis tools to monitor equipment performance and support decision-making processes.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business challenges and implement effective solutions.

What you'll bring: •
Proven experience in vendor and contract management, including evaluating performance and ensuring compliance with agreements and regulations.
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Strong procurement knowledge with the ability to manage purchase processes and supplier relationships effectively.
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Expertise in budgeting, expense management, and variance analysis using preferred financial tools.
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Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance equipment efficiency and maintenance.
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Skilled in negotiation, crisis management, and change management to support business objectives.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.

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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Associate's degree in a Technical related field (e.g., Controls, Electrical) and 4 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field OR
6 years experience in Material Handling Industry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Bachelors: Computer Engineering

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.