Senior Director, Advanced Analytics - Inventory Flow

StartupNWA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Senior Director of Advanced Analytics to lead strategic analytics initiatives, developing models and algorithms to influence customer experience and innovation. You will partner with senior leaders, mentor teams, and drive adoption of emerging analytics technologies while guiding cross-functional projects across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, and Data Science.

The role offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, health benefits, retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field; 6 years' analytics experience or 8 years' analytics experience
• 6 years' supervisory experience or leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics projects across complex business areas, aligning with priorities.
• Develop and implement innovative data models and algorithms, incorporating industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to design consultative solutions driving strategy and insights.
• Direct analysis of business challenges to inform data-driven decisions and opportunities.
• Present production-ready analytics solutions to gain stakeholder buy-in and drive implementation.
• Mentor analytics team members and foster skill growth.
• Cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize impact.

Skills

Advanced analytics leadership

Predictive analytics

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Role summary:

The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics, leads complex analytics initiatives to drive strategic business outcomes by leveraging advanced data modeling and predictive techniques. This role partners with senior leadership to identify opportunities that enhance customer experience and innovation. Responsible for directing the development and implementation of sophisticated algorithms, the position ensures alignment with organizational priorities while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. The role also emphasizes talent development, coaching, and the adoption of emerging analytics technologies to support continuous improvement and operational excellence within a dynamic business environment.

About the team:

The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics leads a strategic team focused on optimizing inventory flow from suppliers into Walmart’s supply chain. This team drives innovation through advanced analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance network efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborating cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, and Data Science, the team transforms complex challenges into scalable solutions. Emphasizing project management and thought leadership, the group continuously advances predictive analytics and automation capabilities to ensure precise, timely inventory movement, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and measurable business outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead advanced analytics projects across complex business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement innovative data models and algorithms, incorporating industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to design consultative solutions that drive business strategy and customer insights.
• Direct analysis of business challenges to inform data-driven decision making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Present production-ready analytics solutions to gain stakeholder buy-in and support implementation.
• Mentor and develop analytics team members, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing.
• Cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize business impact.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive leadership experience driving advanced analytics initiatives within complex business environments.
• Proven expertise in data-driven decision making, predictive analytics, and development of innovative data models.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and align analytics solutions with business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with senior executives and translate customer insights into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing emerging analytics tools and automation technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and gain buy-in from many stakeholders.
• Commitment to coaching and developing talent to build high-performing analytics teams.

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.

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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 6 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 8 years' experience in data analytics or related field. 6 years' supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Primary Location:

601 Respect Dr, 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.