(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Automation Engineering to lead the strategy, design, and planning of storage capacity across the Ambient First Mile network in Bentonville, AR. You will drive storage densification, capital planning, and vendor selection to maximize asset utilization while maintaining flexibility for future needs.

You will collaborate with operations, finance, real estate, and technology teams to create data-driven capacity roadmaps and evaluate investment opportunities that support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 2 years’ engineering/supply chain experience or 4 years’ related experience.
• Ability to develop business cases, perform financial analysis, and secure capital investments.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept through approval and implementation.
• Knowledge of supply chain network design, inventory management, and SKU storage strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ambient First Mile storage strategy and long-range capacity roadmap.
• Design and evaluate storage densification solutions to increase capacity and asset utilization.
• Develop business cases, seek capital approval, and lead vendor selection for storage capacity investments.
• Create data-driven network storage strategies supporting SKU growth and inventory needs.
• Assess and refine SKU management to maximize network flexibility and utilization.
• Partner with operations, finance, real estate, and technology teams to align capacity investments with network strategy.
• Use analytics and scenario modeling to identify constraints and guide investment decisions.

Skills

Data analytics

Modeling

Financial analysis

Project leadership

Supply chain design

Vendor evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Summary

What you’ll do...Role summary: The Manager, Automation Engineering leads the strategy, design, and planning of storage capacity solutions across the Ambient First Mile network. This role leads the design of storage densification solutions, develops capacity roadmaps, and identifies innovative approaches to maximize asset utilization across the network while maintaining flexibility for future business needs. This position combines engineering, network design, analytics, and capital planning expertise to evaluate storage capacity requirements, develop scalable solutions, and drive investment decisions. The manager leads the end-to-end lifecycle of capacity enhancement initiatives, including concept development, business case creation, vendor selection, capital approval, and implementation handoff.

About the team

This team leads Ambient First Mile design and strategy, focusing on scaling capacity, optimizing costs, and enhancing availability to improve service across the network. They utilize data analysis, automation, and continuous process improvement to drive operational excellence. Collaborating across functions, the team implements innovative solutions that support supply chain efficiency goals. Their efforts ensure seamless integration of automation technologies and ongoing workflow enhancements, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to delivering consistent value and reliable service throughout the network.

What you’ll do

• Lead the Ambient First Mile storage strategy and long-range capacity roadmap.
• Design and evaluate storage densification solutions to increase capacity and asset utilization.
• Develop business cases, seek capital approval, and lead vendor selection for storage capacity investments.
• Create data-driven network storage strategies that support SKU growth and evolving inventory needs.
• Assess and refine SKU management alternatives to maximize network flexibility and utilization.
• Partner with operations, finance, real estate, and technology teams to align capacity investments with network strategy.
• Use analytics and scenario modeling to identify constraints, prioritize opportunities, and guide investment decisions.

What you’ll bring

• Experience developing network capacity strategies, storage solutions, or supply chain facility designs.
• Strong data analytics and modeling skills, with the ability to evaluate capacity needs, utilization, and long-term growth scenarios.
• Experience developing business cases, performing financial analysis, and securing capital investment approvals.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment from concept through approval and implementation.
• Knowledge of supply chain network design, inventory management, and SKU storage strategies that optimize asset utilization.
• Experience leading vendor evaluations, solution selection, and cross-functional decision-making processes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align engineering, operations, finance, and technology partners around strategic recommendations.

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.

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 One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. 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 Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Masters: Computer Engineering

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.