(USA) Senior Manager, Automation Engineering 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, Logistics, E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in process design, automation, or fulfillment engineering, with demonstrated success in complex system integration
  • Proven ability to translate technical automation designs into scalable, executable operational workflows
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills using tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Python
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
  • Flexibility to travel up to 50% to support automation launches and operational transitions, including occasional nights or weekends as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead fulfillment process and layout design to optimize automation performance, scalability, and efficiency across store-based fulfillment environments
  • Engineer and document system and operational requirements, ensuring alignment between automated systems and human workflows
  • Analyze data to identify process bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance throughput, reduce cost, and improve order accuracy
  • Leverage process design and analytics tools to model, test, and validate automation-driven fulfillment improvements
  • Develop and lead process testing, validation, and pilot to confirm impact, success and scalability
  • Guide process documentation and standardization to enable repeatable, efficient deployment across multiple store environments

Skills

Process Design
Automation Engineering
Fulfillment Engineering
System Integration
Process Optimization
Data Analysis
Process Analytics
Process Testing
Process Validation
Layout Design
Workflow Design
Operational Requirements

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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