Director, Advanced Analytics - Seller Risk & Performance

Walmart•Bentonville, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Advanced Analytics Seller Risk & Performance leads advanced analytics initiatives across a defined business area, driving data-driven decision-making and insights. This role partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align analytics insights with business priorities, delivering actionable insights that support organizational goals. The Director oversees project execution, mentors analytics associates, and fosters continuous improvement by integrating innovative solutions. This position requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and expertise in advanced analytics to influence business outcomes and promote operational excellence. About the Team: The Risk Analytics team leads advanced analytics initiatives to deliver impactful business solutions aligned with Walmart’s strategic goals. Collaborating across functions, the team transforms complex data into actionable insights using expertise in coding, statistical modeling, and data visualization. Members develop innovative tools and instrumentation to support data-driven decision-making and enhance Risk Management strategies. The team emphasizes continuous learning, integrity, and business alignment, driving excellence through cutting-edge techniques and technologies to protect the Walmart Marketplace and contribute to the company’s mission.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading advanced analytics projects and developing data models aligned with business priorities.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to drive data-driven business strategies.
Strong expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization to inform decision-making.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL for algorithm development and data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing analytics teams to enhance skills and performance.
Ability to manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
Excellent communication skills to present analytical insights and gain stakeholder buy-in.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 5 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 7 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
4 years' supervisory experience OR experience leading cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Cluster analysis techniques, simulation, inferential statistics, neural networks, or data mining techniques
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Responsibilities

Lead advanced analytics projects across business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and industry standards.
Develop, implement, and validate complex data models and algorithms to support business decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to integrate analytics strategies with business objectives.
Provide expert consultation to senior leaders, translating customer needs into actionable insights and solutions.
Oversee data collection, analysis, and presentation to drive innovative, data-driven business strategies.
Mentor and develop analytics team members, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships internally and externally to support analytics initiatives.