Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics (Merchandising, Transform)

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Walmart seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics to lead advanced data modeling and analytical solutions, partnering with merchandising to drive strategic insights and growth. You will manage cross-functional analytics projects end-to-end, develop prototypes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, reinforcing data-driven decisions across the business.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field with 4 years’ data analytics experience.
• Or 6 years’ data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics initiatives to address complex business challenges and support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies and solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation for analytics projects.
• Develop and implement prototypes to drive business value and innovation.
• Partner with business areas to align analytics efforts with strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Promote continuous improvement by evaluating analytics effectiveness and integrating emerging techniques.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data modeling

Algorithm development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics

Tools

Visualization tools

BI tools

Data cleansing

Job description

Position Summary…

The Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, leads the development and execution of sophisticated data models and analytical solutions to address complex business challenges. This role partners with merchandising partners to provide strategic insights that drive informed decision-making and business growth. Responsible for managing cross-functional projects, the position ensures the delivery of actionable recommendations and innovative prototypes. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to company values while advancing data-driven strategies that support operational excellence and long-term organizational success.

What you’ll do…

• Lead advanced analytics initiatives to address complex business challenges and support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies and solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation for analytics projects.
• Develop and implement prototypes to drive business value and innovation.
• Partner with business areas to align analytics efforts with strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Promote continuous improvement by evaluating analytics effectiveness and integrating emerging techniques.

What you’ll bring…

• Extensive experience in advanced analytics, data modeling, and algorithm development to drive business results.
• Strong project management capabilities managing complex, end-to-end analytics projects and prototypes.
• Expertise in data strategy, data cleansing, visualization, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver actionable insights.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and workflow management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to translate analytical findings into strategic recommendations.

About the team…

Our team drives transformation in the assortment space by reducing merchandising time to identify optimal products that maximize impact at Walmart. We leverage advanced data and analytical capabilities alongside user experience design to empower category ownership and decision-making autonomy. Operating in a highly cross-functional environment, the team addresses immediate challenges while building innovative solutions for the future of retail. Through effective workflow management, data strategy, and process improvement, we enable data-driven decisions that enhance business intelligence and merchandising strategies, supporting Walmart’s commitment to delivering value and excellence to customers.
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.

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Minimum Qualifications…

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years’ experience in data analytics or related field
• OR 6 years’ experience in data analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications…

• Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)
• Masters: 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.