(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science, Perishable First Mile

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Walmart’s CENTROID organization seeks a Sr. Manager to shape a long-term omnichannel supply chain strategy and drive transformative initiatives at Walmart’s scale. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights, design models, and implement pilots with tangible business impact.

The role emphasizes independent project management, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment at Walmart’s Bentonville HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in statistics, economics, analytics, mathematics, CS or related field with years of analytics experience.
• Masters or higher with relevant analytics experience.
• Extensive experience in analytics, optimization, and supply chain modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end projects, including cross-functional coordination, data collection and modeling, and insights communication.
• Build scalable supply chain models to optimize cost, service, and asset efficiency.
• Lead pilots to demonstrate business impact and deploy robust metrics and dashboards.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Advanced analytics

Data modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

MBA/MS/PhD in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management/Supply Chain Management

Experience with large datasets (SQL, Python, R, HiveQL, Spark)

Tools

SQL

R

Python

HiveQL

Spark

Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

About CENTROID Walmart’s CENTROID org is transforming the future of Walmart’s omnichannel supply chain strategy. Our team of industry-leading experts, consultants, and technologists combine exceptional strategic thinking with data science and advanced analytics to solve the world’s most complex supply chain challenges at Walmart’s scale. Our mission is to design a supply chain that leverages Walmart’s unique advantages to provide a wide product assortment, offer the lowest costs, and build cutting-edge capabilities through transformative initiatives. We’re looking for extraordinary supply chain talent with top-notch quantitative abilities, critical thinking skills, and business acumen to propel Walmart through the next 50 years of excellence and innovation. We’re looking for a Sr. Manager to lead and create initiatives for future strategies across Walmart’s omnichannel supply chain. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role within the organization with expectations to deliver immediate results. In this role, you’ll primarily be responsible for creating a long-term strategy and transformative path for Walmart’s rapidly growing omnichannel business. Responsibilities

• Manage and execute entire projects from start to finish, including cross-functional project management, data collection and manipulation, analysis and modeling, and the communication of insights and recommendations.
• Build scalable and complex supply chain models and processes to optimize supply chain strategies with the goal of delivering an excellent customer experience while balancing operating cost and asset efficiency.
• Demonstrate a high degree of originality and creativity when developing solutions to improve existing business processes within supply chain, utilizing AI and methods such as statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization.
• Identify areas of opportunity and influence execution of results via cross-functional participation to enable quick wins and continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of pilots to demonstrate business impact.
• Create and deploy robust metrics and dashboards to enable tangible transformation.
  You will thrive in this role if you:
• Enjoy working independently to manage multiple projects while ensuring deadlines are met and data output is accurate and appropriate for the business.
• Easily navigate ambiguity and can make independent decisions about what data and approach is best for the task at hand.
• Excel in communicating with individuals and groups at all levels of an organization.
• 6 - 8 years of experience including supply chain strategy and optimization, management consulting, and/or advanced analytics
  Preferred Qualifications
• MBA, MS, or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management
• Experience with large dataset mining tools and open-source programming tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python, HiveQL, Spark)
• Experience with network modeling tools (e.g., Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru), network optimization, and long-range planning
• Extensive experience or knowledge of supply chain domains and related information systems — distribution/transportation, sourcing, planning, manufacturing, and inventory management
• Retail industry experience.
  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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years’ experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years’ experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 years’ experience in an 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.

Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Supervisory experience, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location…

805 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.