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

• 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
• 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.

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

• 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees