(USA) Senior Director, Advanced Analytics at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, or related disciplines
  • Proven experience leading complex analytics projects and cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in modern analytics tools, modeling algorithms, and industry trends
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Commitment to integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert to senior leadership, advising on Seller Performance and identifying analytics-driven opportunities
  • Develop scorecard/KPIs to evaluate Seller Performance and provide insights to identify opportunities to fine tune Seller Performance by developing tools and processes
  • Build and nurture internal and external partnerships to maximize business goals and lead key outreach initiatives
  • Lead all advanced analytics projects for a complex business area, category, or prototype across platforms
  • Ensure analytical solutions align with business priorities and reflect broad industry and organizational knowledge
  • Direct the development and implementation of data models for all projects within assigned areas
  • Lead the creation of new modeling algorithms and approaches by evaluating industry trends and business performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align modeling solutions with business strategies
  • Partner with functional and cross-functional leadership (e.g., Assortment, Risk, Merchandising) to develop consultative solutions
  • Ensure alignment and buy-in for recommendations across teams and business areas
  • Identify emerging skills needed by analytics associates and foster career growth
  • Build high-performing teams by embracing diversity in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences
  • Create a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; build the talent pipeline; foster an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work; empower associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company; regularly recognize others' contributions and accomplishments; support strategies and drive initiatives that attract and retain the best talent
  • Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; communicate and listen attentively with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action
  • Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; model Walmart values and lead by example to foster culture; support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by advancing opportunity, sustainability, community, and integrity (e.g., creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers, driving local giving efforts)
  • Ensure teams follow the law, code of conduct, and company policies; promote an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and model a culture of non-retaliation; listen to concerns raised by associates and take action; enable others to do the same; hold self and teams accountable for achieving results consistent with values

Skills

Advanced Analytics
Data Science
KPIs
Data Modeling
Modeling Algorithms
Business Strategy
Cross-functional Collaboration
Leadership
Team Building

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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