Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics – Inbound Flow (R-2481322)
Role Overview
This role sits within the Inbound Flow organization in the Supply Chain function and is responsible for driving data-driven initiatives that ensure efficient product flow from suppliers into distribution centers.
The Inbound Flow operates across three core pillars:
- Inbound Supplier Optimization – improving supplier ordering processes and upstream efficiency
- Distribution Center (DC) Inbound Operations –yard management and trailer prioritization, appointment scheduling, E2E Fill Rate, Lead Time management
- DC Flow Optimization – Determining the optimal channel, at the right EOQ, flowing through the correct supply chain network, while considering space within our buildings.
This position is highly technical and data-focused, with a primary emphasis on data flow, analytics, and system optimization within the inbound supply chain network.
The role will focus on driving initiatives within the Inbound Supplier optimization space, improving the existing flow path optimization solution (algorithm optimizes orders for hundreds of suppliers), as well driving smoothing initiatives to optimize capacity. This is a highly visible, high-impact initiative centered on transforming inventory flow through advanced automation and data-driven decisioning.
This is an individual contributor role (no direct reports) within a team of ~13, requiring strong cross-functional influence across business, supply chain, and engineering stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize data flows and pipelines that support inbound supply chain operations and decision-making
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale supply chain datasets
- Build and maintain ETL processes (e.g., DataIKU or similar tools) to ensure accurate and scalable data integration across systems
- Develop dashboards and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to provide real-time insights into inbound performance, capacity, and flow optimization
- Apply advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and AI-driven approaches to solve complex operational problems and improve network efficiency
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities; translate findings into actionable insights
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex, data-intensive projects, including data modeling, testing, validation, and performance monitoring
- Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, and technology teams to align on data strategies and execution
Required Qualifications
Technical & Data Expertise (Must-Have)
- Advanced proficiency in SQL (required)
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g., DataIKU or similar platforms) (required)
- Experience building data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools (required)
- Exposure to or experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques (required)
- Strong experience working with large, complex datasets and building scalable data solutions
Business & Collaboration
- Ability to translate complex data insights into business recommendations and operational improvements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Domain Experience
- Experience in supply chain, replenishment, or distribution center operations
- Familiarity with inbound logistics, inventory flow, or warehouse optimization strongly preferred
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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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. __
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics
Primary Location...
805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart 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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.