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This role partners across Operations, Product, Finance, Marketing, Data Science, Business Analytics, and Workforce Management to transform complex business signals into actionable forecasts that enable informed business decisions.This position provides thought leadership and strategic influence across the organization, helping leaders anticipate demand, mitigate operational risks, and optimize business performance through advanced forecasting and analytics.\nWhat you'll do...\nForecasting Strategy\nLead forecasting strategy across Walmart Marketplace Operations.\nDevelop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range demand forecasts.\nContinuously improve forecast accuracy through statistical modeling, trend analysis, and predictive analytics.\nConduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of changing business conditions.\nPredictive Analytics\nDesign and implement predictive models to identify emerging demand trends and operational risks.\nAnalyze key business drivers including seasonality, seller growth, marketing campaigns, product launches, policy changes, automation, and AI initiatives.\nApply advanced analytical techniques to improve forecasting methodologies and business outcomes.\nDevelop recommendations based on predictive insights to support proactive decision-making.\nBusiness Intelligence & Executive Insights\nTranslate complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.\nDevelop executive dashboards, forecasting scorecards, and trend analyses.\nPresent forecasting assumptions, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.\nCommunicate forecast performance and business impacts to executive stakeholders.\nCross-Functional Partnership\nCollaborate closely with: \nOperations\nWorkforce Management\nFinance\nProduct Management\nMarketing\nSeller Experience\nBusiness Analytics\nData Science\nEngineering\nBPO Partners\nInnovation & Continuous Improvement\nChampion modern forecasting methodologies and predictive analytics capabilities.\nDrive automation of forecasting processes, reporting, and analytical workflows.\nEstablish forecasting standards, governance, and best practices.\nImprove data quality and forecasting efficiency through continuous process improvement.\nEvaluate emerging analytical tools and technologies to enhance forecasting capabilities.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field.\n8+ years of progressive experience in Workforce Forecasting, Demand Planning, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, or Data Science supporting large-scale operations.\nDemonstrated expertise in statistical forecasting, predictive modeling, and time-series analysis.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL.\nExperience with Tableau or Power BI.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.\nProven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic decisions without direct authority.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience with Python or R for predictive modeling and advanced analytics.\nExperience applying machine learning techniques to forecasting and demand planning.\nExperience with NICE CXone or NICE IEX.\nExperience supporting retail, eCommerce, marketplace, or omnichannel operations.\nExperience translating advanced analytics into executive-level business recommendations.\nSuccess Metrics\nForecast Accuracy\nForecast Bias Reduction\nPredictive Model Performance\nTimeliness of Forecast Delivery\nBusiness Impact of Forecasting Recommendations\nAdoption of Forecasting Insights\nForecast Process Automation\nStakeholder Satisfaction\nCore Competencies\nStrategic Thinking\nPredictive Analytics\nStatistical Forecasting\nData-Driven Decision Making\nExecutive Communication\nBusiness Acumen\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nInnovation\nContinuous Improvement\nWhy This Role Matters\nForecasting is a strategic capability that enables Walmart Marketplace to anticipate customer demand, proactively manage operational risk, and make informed business decisions. As the organization's forecasting subject matter expert, the Senior Manager, Forecasting & Predictive Analytics leverages advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and business insight to improve forecast accuracy, strengthen operational planning, and support the continued growth of Walmart Marketplace.\nAt 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.\nYou 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.\nFor information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.\nLive 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. \nEligibility 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. \nFor information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.\nBentonville, Arkansas US-30008: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00\nBellevue, Washington US-11663: The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00 - $186,000.00\nSunnyvale, California US-11789: The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $202,000.00\nAdditional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.\nAdditional compensation for certain positions may also include : \n- Stock\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\nㅤ\n\nMinimum Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.\nBachelor’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field and 2 years’ experience in data management, business analytics, statistics, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in data analysis, statistics, computer science, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.\nMaster's degree in in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, Project Management Certification, Six Sigma certificationPrimary Location...\n1601 SE 10th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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. 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