Senior, Data Analyst - Transportation Modeling
About The Position
Walmart is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to support business decision-making through advanced data analysis and visualization. This role involves identifying and validating data sources, ensuring data quality, and applying statistical techniques to uncover actionable insights. The successful candidate will translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions, collaborate across functions, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Expertise in data management, exploratory analysis, and visualization tools is essential to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operational performance within a dynamic business environment. Our team focuses on optimizing network operations by leveraging advanced modeling and simulation tools to shape future execution strategies. We apply expertise in transportation analysis, logistics engineering, and supply chain optimization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborating across functions, the team translates complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Members are committed to continuous improvement, utilizing innovative approaches and analytical techniques to address evolving business challenges. This environment encourages professional growth and the application of data-driven solutions to deliver measurable value and support the company’s long-term objectives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in data analysis with strong knowledge of SQL, GCP, and distributed data stores.
- Proficiency in data quality management, including profiling, cleansing, and monitoring to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions aligned with organizational strategy.
- Expertise in exploratory data analysis using statistical techniques and relevant tools such as Python and Excel.
- Understanding of data governance, storage, scalability, and enterprise data architecture principles.
- Strong business acumen across multiple domains including finance, marketing, and technology.
- 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
- Experience with/Openness to using AI tools to create visualizations and agentic workflows to simplify day-to-day operations.
- 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
- Identify and assess appropriate data sources aligned with business requirements and service level agreements.
- Perform initial data quality checks and manage ongoing data quality improvements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions using advanced analytics and statistical techniques.
- Develop and deliver clear, insightful data visualizations tailored to stakeholder needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business strategy and operational goals.
- Support data governance by promoting standards, policies, and best practices across data management processes.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods and tools.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- 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.
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
