(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - Strategic Execution

Walmart, Inc.

$110K — $220K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields
  • 5-7 years of analytics experience or equivalent expertise
  • Strong analytical and data science background
  • Solid understanding of fulfillment operations and network dynamics
  • Ability to influence and work across matrixed teams

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to execute fulfillment initiatives
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable execution plans
  • Provide analytical support to ensure initiatives align with goals
  • Establish feedback loops to inform future planning
  • Leverage AI insights to track performance and identify issues
  • Support forums with data-driven insights on progress and risks

Benefits

  • Incentive awards for performance
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Multiple health plans
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Position Summary...
As Senior Manager, Data Science - Strategic Execution, you will bring our Customer Value Proposition to life by enabling in-year strategic fulfillment priorities alongside Operations, Supply Chain, Merchandising, WFS, Engineering, and Last Mile Delivery teams. This role focuses on translating multi-year fulfillment strategy into actionable plans and coordinated execution across the Fulfillment ecosystem, ensuring initiatives progress in line with FY27 CVP goals.

What you'll do...
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support execution of in-year fulfillment initiatives such as peak pop-ups, Sortable definition updates, Same Day FC pilots, reaches expansion, new FC ramps, and more.
  • Translate strategic priorities into execution plans by supporting assortment decisions, ramp planning, WFE configurations and decisioning, and exit strategies.
  • Provide analytical and planning support to working teams to ensure initiatives stay aligned to CVP goals.
  • Establish feedback loops between execution and strategy teams to inform future planning and prioritization reflects the learnings of the business.
  • Leverage AI-enabled insights to improve KPI visibility, identify root cause when deviating from plan, and track performance.
  • Support cross-functional forums with clear, data-driven insights on progress, risks, and tradeoffs.


What You'll Bring
  • Strong analytical and data science background with experience supporting operational execution.
  • Solid understanding of fulfillment operations, inventory flow, and network dynamics.
  • Ability to work effectively across matrixed teams and influence without direct ownership.
  • Experience translating strategy into practical, executable plans.
  • Clear communication skills and comfort operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

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: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Supervisory experience, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

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

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