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 skills to provide analytics support, manage supply chain performance, and leverage AI, predictive analytics, and real-time data for decision-making
- Experience in supply chain management, including inventory ordering, flow management, and achieving high availability with improved inventory turns
- Ability to manage supplier performance on fill rate and on-time delivery
- Proficiency in producing reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and presenting findings to business partners and leadership
- Capability to lead meetings and projects with cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Merchandising, eCommerce)
- Knowledge of supply chain channel management analysis framework with emphasis on objectivity, accuracy, and critical thinking
- Skills in process improvement, cost reduction, inventory optimization, lead time reduction, and enhancing product flow and on-shelf availability
- Leadership abilities including respect for individuals, building relationships, coaching/mentoring, integrity, and customer-focused mindset (omni-merchant, Every Day Low Cost)
- Collaborative communication skills to work with internal/external partners and drive positive experiences
Responsibilities
- Manage Omni operations within a Business Unit for assigned categories/departments
- Oversee ordering and flow of inventory to maximize sales, maintain high availability, improve inventory turns, and control inventory levels
- Manage supplier performance metrics including fill rate and on-time delivery
- Present findings and lead meetings with project leads in Supply Chain, Merchandising, and eCommerce
- Lead production of reporting and ad-hoc analysis for business partners and leadership
- Apply and improve supply chain channel management analysis framework
- Provide technical and analytical support to various teams
- Contribute to/lead cross-functional projects to reduce costs, inventory levels, supply chain lead times, and improve product flow/on-shelf availability
- Support systematic process development and strengthen relationships with internal/external partners
- Leverage AI, predictive analytics, and real-time data to support decision-making and customer experience
- Demonstrate leadership expectations: respect individuals, act with integrity, serve customers, and foster a positive culture
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Management role?
The role involves managing Omni operations for merchandise categories, handling inventory ordering and flow to maximize sales and availability, managing supplier performance on fill rate and on-time delivery, leading reporting and ad-hoc analysis, and contributing to cross-functional projects to reduce costs and improve product flow.
What technical tools or approaches are used in this role?
The role leverages AI, predictive analytics, and real-time data to support decision making and customer experience.
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
What leadership expectations are there for this role?
Leadership expectations include respecting the individual by fostering a culture of belonging, demonstrating engagement through coaching and mentoring, building strong relationships, and acting with integrity by upholding Walmart values.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Analyst role?
Strong candidates should have analytics expertise in supply chain, experience collaborating with cross-functional teams like Supply Chain, Merchandising, and eCommerce, and the ability to apply critical thinking, AI, and predictive analytics while demonstrating leadership values like respect and integrity.
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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