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This role requires expertise in operations research, machine learning, data visualization, and coding to translate complex business challenges into actionable insights. You will guide teams in delivering scalable solutions, ensuring data quality, and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will influence decision-making through compelling data storytelling and foster continuous innovation to support Walmart’s strategic goals.\nAbout the team:\nThe Supply Chain Strategy team at Walmart leads long-term network planning using data-driven approaches, advanced modeling, and cross-functional collaboration. The team evaluates strategic locations, capacity, inventory flows, transportation, and capital investments. Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Technology, they develop scalable analytical frameworks leveraging Python, SQL, optimization, simulation, and AI. Their insights guide enterprise decisions on asset strategy, capacity expansion, fulfillment design, network evolution, customer speed, operating costs, and capital deployment. This enables Walmart to optimize its supply chain efficiently and deliver sustained value across the business.\nWhat you'll do:\nLead the development and deployment of advanced data science solutions aligned with business strategies.\nOversee coding, testing, and validation of machine learning models to ensure accuracy and robustness.\nTranslate complex business requirements into actionable data strategies and technical initiatives.\nGuide data source identification, quality assessment, and integration for scalable analytics.\nMentor, manage and develop data science teams, fostering technical expertise and innovation.\nCollaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights that drive operational improvements and business value.\nMonitor model performance and implement lifecycle management practices to sustain solution effectiveness.\nWhat you'll bring:\nExtensive experience in data science, machine learning algorithms, and advanced analytical modeling techniques.\nProficiency in programming languages including Python, SQL, and Java for code development, testing, and deployment.\nStrong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies aligned with organizational goals.\nExpertise in data strategy, data quality assessment, and identifying suitable data sources for scalable solutions.\nProven leadership skills in mentoring teams, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.\nAbility to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to stakeholders and influence decision-making.\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.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00\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.\nOption 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.\nOption 3: 8 years' experience in an analytics or related field\nPreferred Qualifications...\nOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.\nData 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...\n805 Respect, 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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