(USA) Senior Director, Automation Engineering- Future of Fulfillment at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in automation engineering and fulfillment technologies
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale design and innovation programs
  • Strong technical acumen in robotics, AI, and automation systems
  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field (preferred)
  • Skilled in translating business requirements into technical solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead a structured process for designing and testing innovative fast-fulfillment concepts
  • Develop comprehensive Business Design Requirements (BDRs)
  • Simulate order flow and fulfillment scenarios
  • Collaborate with automation solution providers on conceptual designs
  • Oversee approvals and launch fulfillment experiments
  • Design stage-gate processes
  • Monitor pilot KPIs and drive scale-or-kill decisions for breakthrough solutions
  • Partner with Walmart’s eCommerce team, End-to-End Operations teams, Last Mile Delivery team, Fulfillment Transformation, Tech & Product teams, and external technology partners
  • Create and manage Business Design Requirements (BDRs) for new fulfillment concepts
  • Lead structured stage-gate processes for pilot approval and execution
  • Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure successful commercialization of innovations

Skills

Automation Engineering
Robotics
AI
Fulfillment Technologies
Business Design Requirements
Stage-Gate Processes
KPIs
Stakeholder Management
Leadership

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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