(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

401(k) and stock purchase program

Paid time off and leave programs

Live Better U education benefits

Job summary

Walmart is hiring a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics to lead data-driven strategies across the organization from Bentonville, AR. The role focuses on machine learning, statistical analysis, data quality, and KPI development to drive business performance and continuous improvement.

You will work with the First Mile Inventory Flow Advanced Analytics team to optimize sourcing, inventory flows, and supplier information through automation and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or statistics with 4 years of data analytics experience
• 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field
• Experience with advanced analytics techniques and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges through advanced analytics, data modeling and strategic recommendations
• Leads end-to-end projects, including prototype development, algorithm implementation, testing, validation and risk management
• Collaborate across business, product, engineering and external partners to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions that improve business performance
• Establish KPIs and ensure data quality to measure the impact of analytics projects
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to analytics teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement

Skills

Advanced analytics

Artificial intelligence

Leadership

Project management

Data quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Statistics

MBA

MS in Information Systems

MS in Statistics

Analytics certificate

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:

Walmart is seeking a Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics to lead the development and execution of data-driven strategies that enhance business performance. This role requires expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical analysis to deliver actionable insights and drive informed decision‑making. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to manage projects, improve data quality, and establish key performance indicators. Strong leadership and change management skills are essential to guide analytics initiatives that support Walmart’s strategic objectives and foster continuous improvement in business processes.

About the team:

The First Mile Inventory Flow Advanced Analytics team enhances sourcing and supply chain decisions through data, automation, and analytics. The team builds and maintains tools that offer clear visibility into supply chain alignments, inventory flows, sourcing costs, and supplier information. By automating data validations and streamlining workflows, the team improves data accuracy and reduces manual effort. Their work supports scalable sourcing and inventory optimization processes, enabling business partners to make faster, well‑informed decisions that drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Partners with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges through advanced analytics, data modeling and strategic recommendations.
• Leads end-to-end projects, including prototype development, algorithm implementation, testing, validation and risk management.
• Collaborate across business, product, engineering and external partners to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions that improve business performance.
• Ensure data quality and establish key performance indicators to measure the impact of analytics projects.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to first mile and analytics teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage projects and resources to deliver timely, actionable insights aligned with organizational goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive data-driven decision making.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis and data quality management to ensure accurate and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives.
• Excellent collaboration skills to partner with stakeholders and influence change management initiatives.
• Thought leadership in analytics, with a track record of applying innovative solutions to business processes.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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.

experience in data analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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