Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$90,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics sits within the Flow organization and plays a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making across Walmart’s operational network. This position focuses on managing and optimizing complex, data-driven initiatives that improve flow across outbound logistics, storage, delivery, and network operations. This is a hybrid role requiring both strong analytical capability and business leadership. The ideal candidate is not just a data analyst or coder, but a strategic problem solver who can independently source and interpret data, build insights from scratch, and confidently influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is a hybrid operator—someone who is equally comfortable working deep in the data and stepping into a room with senior leaders to influence decisions. They are proactive, resourceful, and capable of building analyses from scratch while maintaining a strong business lens. This role is approximately: 70% Data Analytics (hands-on analysis, insight generation) 30% Leadership & Communication (presentations, stakeholder management, project leadership)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 years' experience in data analytics or related field.
Strong hands-on data analysis skills, including the ability to independently pull, structure, and analyze data
Experience building insights from the ground up and delivering clear, actionable recommendations
Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence
Experience working in ambiguous environments and creating structure

Nice To Haves

Experience developing data models, analytical frameworks, or algorithms
Background in supply chain, operations, or large-scale network optimization
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis
Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Responsibilities

Independently identify, source, and analyze data across multiple systems
Develop advanced analytics, models, and approaches to solve complex business problems
Translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Evaluate new analytical techniques and drive continuous improvement in data practices
Own and lead complex, high-impact projects end-to-end within the Flow organization
Manage risk, remove obstacles, and ensure successful implementation of initiatives
Drive execution of business plans by aligning priorities, tracking performance, and adapting to changing needs
Lead meetings and present data-driven insights to senior leadership (Directors, Sr. Directors, VP level)
Influence cross-functional partners across supply chain, merchandising, customer experience, and operations
Build strong partnerships to deliver consultative, data-backed solutions
Support key operational pillars including: Outbound flow management, Storage and delivery optimization, Daily flow consistency, Distribution centers and network operations (grocery and ambient)
Contribute to large-scale initiatives that enhance efficiency and performance across the network

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 leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)