Position Summary...
Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
What you'll do...
About Team:
Decision Sciences team at Walmart is focused on using the latest and greatest in time series forecasting, machine learning and statistics to solve business forecasting problems within supply chain process flow. We build time series forecasting models and machine learning pipelines in a big data ecosystem to empower decision-making. Advanced analytical and forecasting algorithms driven by our team help Walmart to optimize supply chain at operational, tactical and strategic levels, business practices, reduce cost and pass those benefits to our customers.
You will be contributing towards building forecasting/prediction/root-cause algorithms by closely collaborating with our stakeholders at Bentonville and provide solution to business challenges. In most cases the prioritization of business challenges is based on impact and hence your contributions can have direct impact to our businesses.
What you'll do:
As a Senior Data Scientists for Walmart, you’ll have the opportunity to
Play a key role to solve complex time series forecasting problems, pivotal to Walmart’s business and drive actionable insights from terabytes of data Leverage data science tools and techniques, keeping abreast with the latest in the community to solve problems for Walmart. Develop PoC, present lucidly to the business and evolve the solutions Take forward the solutions into Pipelines/APIs as needed by the business Research, learn/disseminate & adapt new technologies to solve problems & improve upon existing solutions Brainstorm, review and mentor junior associates in providing robust data science solutions
What you'll bring:
- B.Tech or MSc with 6+ years or M.Tech with 4+ years of relevant experience in AI time series forecasting and machine learning / artificial intelligence
- Problem solver at heart with experience in Time Series Forecasting, Machine learning and Data Science
- Proficiency with Python/PySpark/BiqQuery etc
- Proficiency with ML libraries sklearn/pytorch/tensorflow etc
- Good knowledge of commonly used design patterns in data science
- Cloud friendliness (GCP/Azure etc) to leverage distributed computing/scalability
- Good communication/influencing/mentoring skills with inclination to high ownership and commitment
About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.
We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our [Bangalore/Chennai] office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.
Benefits
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, pto, health benefits, and much more.
Belonging
We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.
At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." by fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.
Equal opportunity employer
Walmart, inc., is an equal opportunities employer – by choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
Minimum Qualifications...
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Minimum Qualifications:Option 1- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...
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Primary Location...
Block- 1, Prestige Tech Pacific Park, Sy No. 38/1, Outer Ring Rd Kadubeesanahalli , India