Senior Data Analyst - Supply Chain
SpreetailSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply ChainIndustries
Requirements
- Strong analytical acumen with technical expertise in Advanced Data Analytics and modelling
- Expert in SQL and Big Query-like cloud data platforms
- Expert in programming in Python (or R)
- Experience in using data visualization tools like Tableau and Looker to drive powerful insights
- Experience working with large data sets and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, and/or Spark)
- Experience in operationalizing models (implied from context)
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage advanced data analytics models to optimize supply chain strategies, balancing customer satisfaction with operational cost and asset efficiency
- Leverage data analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive impactful results through collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Establish relationships across Walmart functional areas to identify best practices, solicit data/input, coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives, and rally support for data-driven recommendations
- Secure alignment and support from relevant business partners and management for data-centric projects, leading discussions to drive necessary change
- Utilize all available data resources effectively to ensure successful project outcomes
- Communicate data insights clearly and persuasively through emails, verbal discussions, and presentations, tailoring communication methods to the audience for maximum impact
- Collaborate with multiple supply chain business teams to proactively identify, assess, and leverage cost-saving and service improvement opportunities through advanced data analytics
- Utilize advanced analytics models to derive insights that will inform policy design across various supply chain areas, laying out multiple scenarios and performing sensitivity analysis
- Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to productionize and scale advanced analytics models as needed
- Develop and present compelling data-driven narratives/documents/visuals to influence key stakeholders in their decision-making
- Provide coaching and training support to other team members in the supply chain area, leveraging expertise in advanced data analytics
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Senior Data Scientist role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this Senior Data Scientist role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for the Senior Data Scientist position?
The role requires experience in advanced data analytics and modeling, developing data analytics models for supply chain optimization, data-driven decision making, and clear communication of insights through presentations and discussions.
What is the team culture like for this data scientist role?
The Centroid team focuses on advanced data analytics and data science to design long-term supply chain strategies, optimize processes, predict trends, and create a Digital Twin Simulation platform, emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams and data-driven decisions for customer service and efficiency.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Scientist job?
Strong candidates will have experience leading advanced data analytics in supply chain, building relationships across functional areas, driving cross-functional collaboration, and effectively communicating data insights to influence decisions.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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