Walmart

(USA) Manager, Automation Engineering

Walmart$90K — $180K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or 4 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area (if bachelor's degree is held)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in data tools like Excel, SQL, and Python
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to varied audiences
  • Experience in financial, labor, or operational modeling
  • Continuous improvement mindset focused on automation and scalability

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage models for labor, capacity, and costs to support automation initiatives
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure alignment on planning assumptions
  • Utilize analytics and automation to enhance model performance and decision-making speed
  • Conduct scenario analyses to assess network design and workforce planning
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Continuously enhance modeling tools and data processes for efficiency
  • Support strategic initiatives with data-driven recommendations

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase options
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay
  • Live Better U education benefit program covering tuition and fees
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

This role is responsible for developing and managing labor, capacity, and cost models that support large-scale supply chain automation initiatives. It ensures accurate, scalable planning by maintaining consistent assumptions and aligning inputs across cross-functional partners, including Operations, Finance, and Engineering. The position drives data-informed decision-making through advanced analytics, automation, and continuous improvement of modeling tools. Responsibilities include enabling scenario analysis, supporting network design and workforce planning, and delivering insights that improve operational efficiency across a dynamic distribution network while supporting key strategic initiatives.
What you'll do:
  • Develop and manage labor, capacity, and cost models that support large-scale supply chain automation initiatives
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, and Engineering to align inputs and ensure accurate, consistent planning assumptions
  • Use advanced analytics and automation to improve model performance, scalability, and decision speed
  • Build and run scenario analyses to evaluate network design, workforce planning, and operational trade-offs
  • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional partners and leadership
  • Continuously improve modeling tools, data pipelines, and processes to drive efficiency and reliability
  • Support strategic initiatives by enabling data-driven decisions across a dynamic and evolving distribution network

What you'll bring:
  • Experience in financial, labor, or operational modeling, ideally within supply chain, logistics, or automation environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data sets and translate insights into action
  • Proficiency in data tools and technologies (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, or similar) to build and improve models and workflows
  • Experience using analytics to support decision-making, scenario planning, and business strategy
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across multiple teams
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability


At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area. Option 2: 4 years'
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

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2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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