(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - Perishable Strategy

Role summary

The Senior Manager, Data Science leads advanced analytical initiatives to develop, validate, and deploy robust machine learning models that drive strategic business decisions. This role requires expertise in statistical modeling, data visualization, and programming languages such as Python and SQL.

The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, guiding model development, and mentoring associates. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with business objectives, promote best practices in data science, and support continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable business impact.

What you'll do

This role will focus on Perishable First Mile network translating the CVP value drivers of assortment, speed/freshness, cost and service into network capacity and capability plans, partnering closely with merchandising, operations, engineering and sourcing. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role within the organization with expectations to deliver immediate results.

Model perishable capacity, temperature-zone mix, and lead time to shelf across DCs and forward-deployed assets so freshness and population coverage improve while cost-to-serve comes down. This role will provide strategic input and analytical support to working groups for these initiatives while providing feedback loops to the longer-term strategic vision.

What you'll bring

Extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and advanced statistical methods to develop and validate complex models.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for coding, testing, and deploying scalable data solutions.
• Strong expertise in data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate insights to all business stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of business domains and ability to translate requirements into actionable data-driven strategies.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor teams, guide technical development, and drive continuous improvement in analytics practices.
• Ability to apply best practices in model assessment, tuning, and deployment to ensure accuracy and robustness.

Pay and benefits

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.

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

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

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

Option 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

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

Data 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

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America