(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within the supply chain. This role leverages advanced data analysis and project management to optimize operational workflows and drive technology adoption. The position requires effective communication across teams to influence strategic decisions and ensure alignment with business objectives. The incumbent develops and presents data-driven insights, manages complex projects, and fosters operational excellence to enhance efficiency and cost performance in a dynamic environment.

About the team:

The Accelerated Pickup & Delivery Assortment Strategy and Execution team drives the assortment selection strategy to implement and optimize automated solutions in store operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in Product, Operations, Merchandising, and Replenishment, the team integrates current processes with automation technologies to enhance both customer and associate experiences. The Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, leads daily assortment execution, identifies root causes of challenges, and promotes continuous improvement. This team ensures alignment with strategic goals and compliance standards while leveraging data analysis, process improvement, and project management to deliver operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• Lead the execution of the APD assortment strategy, including monitoring and analyzing performance to identify and resolve issues.
• Document processes, provide training to relevant stakeholders, and support change management efforts as the program evolves.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the assortment, leveraging data analytics and identifying new opportunities.
• Provide feedback on AI tool effectiveness and champion AI-driven processes.
• Ensure data quality for AI models, maintain transparency in AI-driven recommendations, and continuously upskill to maximize the value of AI in assortment execution.
• Own and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of execution initiatives and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.

What you'll bring:

• Strong analytical skills with experience in monitoring and analyzing business performance to identify root causes of issues.
• Subject Matter Expertise in supply chain flows, store operations, or merchandising, with a solid understanding of assortment selection processes.
• Experience in documenting and training on new processes and supporting change management efforts.
• A proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business value.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and AI/ML tools to solve problems and optimize processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively present information and gain alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• An innovative mindset with a continuous focus on improving processes and solving complex problems.

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 :

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.

2 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

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