Director, Advanced Analytics – Supply Chain

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Director of Advanced Analytics to lead analytics initiatives across inbound, distribution, and flow optimization. The role partners with senior leadership to develop production-ready models and drive data-driven decisions across the organization.

The incumbent will mentor analytics teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business priorities while fostering integrity and professional growth. Competitive pay and strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field with 5 years’ experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years’ experience in data analytics or related field.
• 4 years’ supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics projects across business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement data models and production-ready algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business strategies.
• Direct testing, validation, and presentation of analytical solutions to gain stakeholder buy-in and drive informed decision-making.
• Partner with leadership and external vendors to define data analysis strategies and deliver consultative solutions.
• Coach and mentor analytics associates, fostering skill development and continuous learning.
• Analyze business objectives, forecast resource needs, and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

Skills

Data modeling

Algorithm development

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field

Masters in Business Administration / Information Systems / Statistics

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The Director, Advanced Analytics leads advanced analytics initiatives across a defined business area, driving data-driven decision-making through strategic partnerships with senior leadership. This role oversees the development and implementation of complex data models and production-ready algorithms, ensuring alignment with business priorities. The Director fosters collaboration across cross-functional teams, mentors analytics professionals, and champions continuous improvement. By integrating business insights with innovative analytical solutions, this position supports organizational goals and operational excellence while promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and professional growth.

About the team: This role is part of the Inbound Flow Organization, which includes three key pillars: Inbound Supplier Optimization, Distribution Center (DC) Inbound Operations, and DC Flow Optimization. The Director will lead the DC Flow Optimization team, focusing on determining optimal ordering channels, network optimization, managing economic order quantities, and ensuring efficient supply chain network flow while considering facility space. The team collaborates closely across functions to enhance operational efficiency and drive data-informed decisions. This leadership position requires expertise in advanced analytics, data modeling, project management, and business strategies to support continuous improvement and strategic execution.

What you’ll do:

• Lead advanced analytics projects across business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and industry knowledge.
• Develop and implement data models and production-ready algorithms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business strategies.
• Direct testing, validation, and presentation of analytical solutions to gain stakeholder buy-in and drive informed decision-making.
• Partner with leadership and external vendors to define data analysis strategies and deliver consultative solutions.
• Coach and mentor analytics associates, fostering skill development and continuous learning.
• Analyze business objectives, forecast resource needs, and identify opportunities for operational improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience leading advanced analytics projects with strong expertise in data modeling and algorithm development.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align analytics solutions with business strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, and developing analytics teams to enhance performance and capabilities.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering production-ready analytical solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with experience integrating customer insights and business priorities to inform decision-making and innovation.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 5 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
4 years' supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Cluster analysis techniques, simulation, inferential statistics, neural networks, or data mining techniques
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Primary Location...

601 N Walton Blvd., 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.