(USA) Manager, Advanced Analytics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

2d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Advanced Analytics leads a team to deliver data-driven insights that support strategic business objectives. This role partners with leadership to identify key challenges, develop analytical models, and provide actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making. The manager oversees project execution, mentors team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions. By leveraging advanced analytics and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, this position ensures alignment with business goals while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization. About the team: The Supply Chain Labor Planning team plays a vital role in optimizing Walmart’s extensive logistics network. By leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights, the team anticipates labor demands and enhances workforce allocation to support operational excellence. This group collaborates closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to develop strategic solutions that drive business results. The team values strong project and stakeholder management skills, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement and effective decision-making to enable associates to deliver exceptional outcomes at scale.

Requirements

Proven experience leading advanced analytics projects and developing data-driven solutions to address complex business challenges.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and motivate high-performing teams.
Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to align analytics initiatives with business objectives.
Proficiency in managing end-to-end project scopes, including model development, testing, and implementation.
Excellent communication skills to present actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to foster continuous learning, innovation, and improvement within analytics teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis
Masters: Business Administration
Masters: Information Systems
Masters: Statistics

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership and business partners to identify analytics objectives and develop research plans addressing key challenges.
Lead and mentor a team to execute business area goals, providing coaching and performance feedback.
Manage end-to-end project workstreams, including risk assessment and solution implementation.
Develop and validate advanced data models and algorithms to drive actionable insights and business value.
Present strategic recommendations to inform functional initiatives and support decision-making.
Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to align analytics efforts.
Ensure compliance with company policies while promoting continuous learning and innovation.