(USA) Principal, Data Analyst

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Join the Merchandising Data and Analytics Enablement Team as a Principal Analyst, where you will lead advanced modeling, experimentation, and data integration (including external data) to solve complex merchandising problems across planning and execution This role focuses on shaping and improving merchant decision-making through analytics, ensuring decisions translate effectively into execution and outcomes You will work across the merchandising lifecycle, including demand planning, assortment, purchase order execution, fulfillment, and network flows, using data to uncover root causes of misalignment, delays, and inefficiencies You will partner with Merchandising stakeholders, Product, Engineering, and Enterprise Data teams to build scalable, trusted solutions that improve demand-supply synchronization and support automated, data-driven workflows

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Python or R and SQL, with experience in modern data platforms (e.g., GCP, Databricks)
Extensive experience in advanced analytics, statistical modeling, experimentation, and causal inference
Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable analytical solutions and define business-relevant metrics and KPIs
Experience delivering insights that lead to measurable impact and improved decision-making
Strong understanding of data modeling (e.g., star schema, OBT), data quality, and data engineering fundamentals
Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of insights
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 4 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 and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
6 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with external datasets (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana, or Census) and familiarity with data standards such as GS1 is a plus
You combine deep analytical rigor with strong business intuition
You operate as a thought leader while remaining hands-on
You proactively identify opportunities where data and analytics can unlock new value
You mentor others in strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
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

Shape and improve merchant decision-making
Lead modeling and analytical solutioning
Leverage internal and external data
Drive execution and business impact
Influence and elevate

Benefits

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.
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.

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