(usa) Senior Manager, Data Science, First Mile Strategy

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bentonville, AR

Senior Manager role in Walmart's CENTROID organization focused on transforming the omnichannel supply chain strategy. The role involves leading a team to create long-term strategies, build supply chain models, optimize processes, and drive initiatives using data science and advanced analytics. Key responsibilities include project management, data analysis, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage and execute entire projects from start to finish, including cross-functional project management, data collection and manipulation, analysis and modeling, and the communication of insights and recommendations.
  2. Build scalable and complex supply chain models and processes to optimize supply chain strategies with the goal of delivering an excellent customer experience while balancing operating cost and asset efficiency.
  3. Develop strong relationships with Walmart functional areas to identify best practices, solicit input/data, coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives, and gather support for recommendations.
  4. Identify areas of opportunity and influence execution of results via cross-functional participation to enable quick wins and continuous improvement.
  5. Obtain alignment from relevant business partners and management support for projects and lead discussions to drive change.

Skills

Required

  • supply chain optimization
  • statistical analysis
  • regression modeling
  • optimization
  • data analysis
  • project management
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • leadership
  • communication

Nice to have

  • omnichannel supply chain strategy
  • scenario modeling
  • inventory planning
  • distribution strategy
  • transportation optimization

What the JD emphasized

  • 8 - 10 years of supply chain optimization models
  • 4 - 6 years of supervisory experience