Senior, Data Analyst- Transportation Operational Analytics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Operational Analytics team serves as the central analytics hub for Walmart’s Transportation organization, driving data-informed decisions across the network. Our mission is to deliver scalable analytical tools, actionable insights, and strategic solutions that empower both the Home Office and Field Support teams. We focus on: • Building dashboards and tools to monitor transportation KPIs and operational performance. • Supporting AOP savings initiatives through advanced analytics and optimization strategies. • Providing ad-hoc analytics for leadership to enable quick, informed decision-making. • Driving analytics for pilots and strategic initiatives, ensuring data-backed recommendations for future growth. As part of this team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and apply advanced analytics to solve complex transportation challenges—ultimately improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing operational excellence.

Requirements

Expertise in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
Strong knowledge of data quality management, data governance, and database technologies
Experience applying statistical techniques and exploratory data analysis
Ability to translate business requirements into impactful data projects
Proven track record of delivering insights in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field
Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)

Responsibilities

Extract and validate data from multiple sources; maintain scalable pipelines and architectures.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with governance standards.
Perform advanced analysis using SQL, Python, and statistical methods to uncover trends and opportunities.
Build dashboards and translate complex data into actionable insights for efficiency and cost savings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems and align metrics.
Communicate insights through clear storytelling and visualizations for diverse audiences.
Lead root cause analysis and recommend process enhancements.
Identify and implement data-driven opportunities for operational efficiency.
Mentor teams on data-driven decision-making and process improvements.
Ensure data quality and governance for analytics and model deployment (e.g., GCP BigQuery).

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
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.