Retail Analytics Data Scientist — Insights & Forecasting

Mars; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Data Scientist Analyst to transform customer, shopper, sales, and operational data into actionable insights that accelerate growth for Mars and Walmart/Sam’s Club. The role emphasizes developing Power BI dashboards, forecasting, and scalable analytics in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

You will integrate multiple data sources, apply statistical methods, automate processes, and communicate clear business recommendations to leadership and customer teams, driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in data science, business analytics, sales analytics, category management, or related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, Databricks, or similar analytical tools.
• Strong communication and data-storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable business recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Walmart Scintilla, syndicated, and internal Mars data to create a comprehensive view of business performance.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reporting, and scalable analytical solutions that improve business decision-making.
• Apply statistical and data-science techniques to forecasting, opportunity identification, and business problem-solving.
• Automate manual processes and develop repeatable, self-service analytics solutions.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, recommendations, and compelling business stories for leadership and customer teams.
• Analyze performance drivers including sales, consumption, distribution, assortment, pricing, promotion, and merchandising.
• Partner with Sales, Category, Supply, Finance, and other teams on strategic initiatives, customer meetings, planning, and ad hoc business questions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Databricks

Job description

Mars is seeking a Data Scientist Analyst to transform customer, shopper, sales, and operational data into actionable insights that accelerate growth for Mars and Walmart/Sam’s Club. The role emphasizes developing Power BI dashboards, forecasting, and scalable analytics in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

You will integrate multiple data sources, apply statistical methods, automate processes, and communicate clear business recommendations to leadership and customer teams, driving