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You will develop scalable models across network design, capacity planning, cost-to-serve, inventory, and transportation to evaluate how demand should flow across FCs, RDCs, HVDCs, PDCs, IDCs, Stores, and other fulfillment assets. This role requires strong expertise in Python, SQL, optimization, machine learning, and data visualization, along with the ability to translate complex supply chain problems into actionable recommendations, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, mentor associates, and influence long-range network, operational, and investment decisions.\nAbout the team:\nThe Supply Chain Strategy team at Walmart drives long-term network planning through data-driven strategies, advanced modeling, and cross-functional collaboration. The team assesses strategic locations, capacity needs, inventory flows, transportation design, and capital investments. Collaborating with Operations, Finance, Technology, and other departments, they develop scalable analytical frameworks using Python, SQL, optimization, simulation, and AI. Their insights support enterprise decisions on asset strategy, capacity expansion, fulfillment design, network evolution, customer speed, operating costs, and multi-year capital deployment, enabling Walmart to optimize its supply chain and deliver value efficiently.\nWhat you'll do:\nLead the development, assessment, and validation of Data science models using best practices to ensure accuracy, robustness, and scalability.\nDesign and implement data visualization solutions that effectively communicate complex insights to business stakeholders.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into actionable data science projects aligned with strategic goals.\nGuide and mentor team members on modeling techniques, feature engineering, and data analysis methodologies.\nOversee model deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement to maintain optimal performance in production environments.\nDrive data strategy execution by identifying relevant data sources and ensuring data quality and accessibility.\nWhat you'll bring: \nExtensive experience in data science, operations research, optimization, and advanced analytics for complex business problems.\nStrong proficiency in Python, SQL, and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.\nHands-on experience with linear/integer programming, simulation, network optimization, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing.\nAbility to translate ambiguous business questions into structured models and decision-ready recommendations.\nExperience in network design, capacity planning, cost-to-serve, transportation, inventory, or fulfillment optimization preferred.\nStrong understanding of model validation, tradeoffs, ROI, and financial impact.\nProven leadership skills to mentor associates, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.\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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00\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 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...\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...\n609 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712-0000, 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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