Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service

Position: (USA) Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Manager, Material Handling Equipment Service, leads vendor and contract management to ensure operational excellence and compliance with quality standards. This role oversees procurement, budgeting, and supplier performance while fostering strong partnerships to optimize service delivery. The position requires advanced technical acumen to address equipment reliability and maintenance challenges, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager supports business objectives through data-driven insights, effective communication, and strategic problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

About the team:

Our team oversees one of the largest global supply chains, focusing on optimizing material handling equipment through early management, lifecycle enhancement, and retrofit initiatives. We emphasize preventing premature equipment failures to maintain operational excellence. Utilizing expertise in vendor and contract management, procurement, and budgeting, the team drives continuous improvement and equipment efficiency. Collaborating across functions, we implement best practices and uphold high standards to support Walmart's business objectives, fostering a culture centered on reliability and performance in equipment service management.

What you'll do:

* Manage vendor relationships by evaluating performance, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and contract terms.

* Oversee contract administration, ensuring adherence to organizational protocols and regulatory requirements.

* Collaborate with procurement teams to facilitate acquisition of materials, services, and equipment following established procedures.

* Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare expense reports to support operational goals.

* Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvements, ensuring safety compliance, and implementing standard operating procedures.

* Utilize data analysis tools to monitor equipment reliability and support technical issue resolution.

* Lead change initiatives and crisis management efforts to maintain business continuity and performance.

What you'll bring:

* Proven experience in vendor and contract management, including evaluating performance and ensuring compliance with agreements and regulations.

* Strong procurement skills with the ability to manage purchase processes and supplier relationships effectively.

* Expertise in budgeting, expense management, and variance analysis using preferred financial tools.

* Demonstrated operational excellence with knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards.

* Technical acumen to diagnose and resolve equipment issues and support installations.

* Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and apply business process improvements.

* Effective negotiation and project delivery skills to manage risks and achieve objectives.

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  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.…