Principal, Product Manager - Transportation Network Platform

Position Summary... What’you’ll do... Principal Product Manager – Transportation Network Platform

The Principal Product Manager will define and drive Walmart’s next–generation Transportation Network Platform–modernizing how goods move through our ecosystem by connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics intelligence into a seamless, data–driven network. This role will lead innovation in capacity optimization, carrier engagement, and dynamic load matching, enabling faster, more reliable movement of freight across Walmart’s supply chain and partner network. You will own a multi‑year roadmap that unifies internal logistics capabilities with external transportation partners through an intelligent, scalable platform.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of transportation domain expertise, digital marketplace product leadership, and systems thinking, capable of turning complex operational challenges into elegant, automated solutions that scale nationally.

The Transportation Services Product team is transforming Walmart’s logistics ecosystem into a connected, intelligent network that powers our omnichannel supply chain. We enable smarter routing decisions, optimize asset utilization, and enhance the end–to–end delivery experience for stores, customers, and suppliers. Our charter includes:

• Building a modern transportation orchestration layer that integrates real‑time capacity, cost, and performance data.
• Expanding network intelligence to predict demand and surface optimal routing decisions dynamically.
• Simplifying carrier and supplier experiences through self‑service, transparency, and digital workflows.
• Enabling new business models through connected transportation services that extend Walmart’s logistics capabilities beyond our own fleet.

• Own the product strategy and roadmap for Walmart’s Transportation Network Platform, balancing near‑term operational value with long‑term scalability.
• Develop frameworks and metrics to evaluate carrier engagement, service quality, and cost‐to‑serve.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and data science to design intelligent matching algorithms that optimize load placement and asset utilization.
• Drive automation and digital workflows that simplify partner onboarding, load management, and settlement processes.
• Partner with operations, finance, and analytics teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and sustainability.
• Translate transportation data and insights into clear narratives that guide strategic decision-making across Walmart’s supply chain organization.
• Champion user‑centric design, ensuring both internal teams and external partners benefit from intuitive and transparent experiences.

• 10+ years of product management experience, including deep exposure to transportation, logistics, or marketplace platforms.
• Proven success building and scaling B2B or network‑based platforms that balance operational complexity with strong user experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of leveraging data and experimentation to drive decisions.
• Familiarity with supply chain systems, carrier management tools, or transportation optimization software.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to translate complex logistics concepts into actionable vision and influence at all levels.
• Passion for redefining how transportation networks operate through technology and data–driven intelligence.

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.

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