Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Walmart is hiring a Supply Chain Operations Specialist in Bowling Green, OH, responsible for managing freight flow in a warehouse to support store replenishment. The role involves physically demanding tasks such as moving and handling freight, maintaining safety and productivity standards, and working in various climate conditions. Candidates should have experience in warehouse operations and a strong commitment to safety. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.
Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Company Overview:

Walmart Supply Chain plays a vital role in moving products through the distribution network to stores, ensuring customers receive the items they expect at an everyday low price. As a Freight Handler, you support warehouse and distribution operations by efficiently managing freight flow in a fast-paced supply chain environment. This position is essential to maintaining product availability and operational excellence across retail locations.

Role and Responsibilities of Supply Chain Operations Specialist:

You will move, load, and handle freight within a distribution center to support store replenishment and customer demand. You will work in a physically demanding warehouse environment with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and teamwork.
• Move product through the distribution network to support store operations.
• Lift and handle heavy cases in varying and extreme climate conditions.
• Maintain high productivity standards in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Follow all safety guidelines to protect yourself and your team members.
• Support efficient freight flow to ensure on-time delivery to stores.

Required Skills and Experience of Supply Chain Operations Specialist:
• Ability to perform physically demanding warehouse work.
• Capability to lift heavy cases consistently throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in extreme climate conditions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to meet high productivity expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or retail distribution experience.

Compensation and Benefits of Supply Chain Operations Specialist:
• Competitive pay with performance-based incentive awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.

About Walmart:

Walmart is committed to delivering value to customers through operational efficiency and a strong supply chain network. The Walmart focuses on safety, teamwork, and performance while offering benefits that support associates’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Through innovation in retail and distribution, Walmart continues to serve communities nationwide.

FAQ:

Q: What does a Supply Chain Operations Specialist do?

A: A Supply Chain Operations Specialist coordinates shipments, manages inventory, and improves supply chain efficiency.

Q: Is an Operations Specialist a hard job?

A: The role can be demanding due to multitasking, problem-solving, and operational responsibilities.

Q: What skills are needed for supply chain management?

A: Key skills include analytical thinking, negotiation, risk management, leadership, and strong communication.

Q: What skills do Operations Specialists need?

A: Operations Specialists need organization, project management, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Q: How do you become an Operations Specialist?

A: Most roles require a business-related degree or relevant operations and project management experience.