Senior, Data Analyst - Transportation Modeling

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

PTO and leave benefits

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Data Analyst – Transportation Modeling to support strategic, data-driven decisions across Supply Chain and Transportation. You will build and maintain transportation and supply chain models, translate results into executive-ready insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform network and service decisions.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, scenario analysis, and clear storytelling for leaders, with performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics or related field.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in data analysis, data science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transportation and supply chain models, including simulation and scenario analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define problems, gather inputs, and validate assumptions.
• Assess tradeoffs among cost, service, capacity, and feasibility for network changes.
• Develop executive-ready materials that explain model results, risks, and recommendations.
• Support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and align stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Data science

Statistics

SQL

Python

Spark

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Spark

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

About the role Walmart is hiring a Senior, Data Analyst – Transportation Modeling to support strategic, data-driven decisions across Supply Chain and Transportation. In this role, you’ll use advanced analytics and modeling approaches to evaluate complex “what-if” scenarios and translate results into clear insights for business partners and leaders.

This is a high-visibility role with a broad stakeholder group. You’ll work across teams to understand the business question, structure the analysis, and communicate recommendations that help inform long‑term network and transportation strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Build, maintain, and run transportation and supply chain models (including simulation and scenario analysis) to evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define the problem, gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure outputs are decision‑ready.
• Assess tradeoffs across cost, service, capacity, and operational feasibility for initiatives such as new facilities, new services, and network changes.
• Develop executive‑ready materials (storytelling, visuals, and summaries) that clearly explain model results, risks, and recommendations.
• Support multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment and help drive alignment across stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong transportation and/or supply chain domain understanding and the ability to connect how decisions impact cost and service.
• Experience using modeling tools and/or third‑party software to evaluate network, routing, capacity, or operational scenarios.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous, open‑ended questions.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  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. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
  For information about benefits and eligibility, see .
  The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 2 years’ experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 2: Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Option 3: 4 years’ experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field, Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce), Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)

Primary Location…

805 Respect, 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.