Lead financial planning and forecasting processes for transportation spend , including freight, fuel, and accessorial costs.
Build and analyze complex models to evaluate routing strategies, network optimization, carrier selection, and cost-to-serve.
Partner with Transportation and Supply Chain teams to monitor KPIs such as cost per mile, cost per load, on-time delivery, and load utilization.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies across the transportation network, balancing service and cost trade-offs.
Establish and manage financial controls to ensure accuracy in transportation spend , accruals, and compliance with policies.
Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and key drivers to senior leadership with clear, actionable insights.
Lead cross-functional initiatives such as network redesigns, carrier negotiations, and capacity planning efforts.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
1 year’s experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.
1 year’s supervisory experience.
Deep experience in financial planning and analysis within transportation, logistics, supply chain, or a similarly complex operational environment.
Proven ability to build financial models that evaluate routing, capacity, and cost-to-serve trade-offs.
Experience partnering with operations teams to influence decisions and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining service levels.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex transportation and financial data into clear business insights.
Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in data analytics tools (SQL, Excel, Tableau/Power BI) and large-scale data environments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead large initiatives, and drive results in a dynamic, high-volume logistics network.

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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

Senior Manager, Finance – Transportation

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