(USA) Staff, Data Scientist

Role summary

Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solutions supporting Supply Chain Labor Optimization. This role translates complex business needs into scalable technical solutions across data, analytics, and application development. Responsibilities include understanding operational processes, defining technical approaches, developing and implementing solutions, and ensuring production stability.

The role partners closely with Operations, Product, Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering while maintaining strong ownership from problem definition through delivery. Success requires technical depth, business understanding, independent problem-solving, and a focus on simplifying processes, automating manual work, and continuously improving the Labor Optimization platform.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver scalable solutions that support Labor Optimization across Walmart Supply Chain.
• Translate complex business and operational problems into effective technical solutions.
• Build across data, analytics, optimization, and application layers as needed.
• Partner with Operations, Product, Data Science, and Engineering to deliver end-to-end capabilities.
• Own solutions from initial problem definition through development, deployment, and production support.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve existing ways of working.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across systems, data, and business processes.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of the Labor Optimization platform.
• Operate with autonomy, ownership, and a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

What you'll bring

• Strong foundation in applied mathematics, statistics, optimization, and quantitative problem-solving.
• Experience developing mathematical models to solve complex operational and business problems.
• Knowledge of operations research techniques, including linear/integer programming, forecasting, simulation, and constraint optimization.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into mathematical formulations and scalable solutions.
• Experience evaluating model performance, assumptions, tradeoffs, and sensitivity to changing inputs.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical partners.
• A practical mindset focused on applying modeling and optimization techniques to real-world operational decisions.

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 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 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, 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