Director, Data Science & Operations Research (Supply Chain)

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Tuition assistance (Live Better U)

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,/

On-site childcare (Little Squiggles)

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks a Director of Data Science - Operations Research to lead development and deployment of advanced analytical models and data strategies across multiple domains. You will guide teams in data-quality, modeling, and storytelling to influence decision-making and drive business value.

The role emphasizes operations research, machine learning, data visualization, and coding to translate complex challenges into actionable insights in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree requirements and analytics experience as listed in the ad.
• Experience with data science, ML, optimization and OR is preferred.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Oversee coding, testing, and validation of ML models for accuracy and robustness.
• Translate complex business requirements into data strategies and technical initiatives.
• Guide data source identification, quality assessment, and integration for scalable analytics.
• Mentor and develop data science teams and foster innovation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights that drive operational improvements.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Operations research

Data visualization

Python

SQL

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, CS, IT or related field

Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, CS, IT or related field

8+ years analytics experience

Tools

Python

SQL

Java

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR seeks a Director of Data Science - Operations Research to lead development and deployment of advanced analytical models and data strategies across multiple domains. You will guide teams in data-quality, modeling, and storytelling to influence decision-making and drive business value.

The role emphasizes operations research, machine learning, data visualization, and coding to translate complex challenges into actionable insights in a fast-paced retail environment.