(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This role sits within the Inbound Flow organization in the Supply Chain function and is responsible for driving data-driven initiatives that ensure efficient product flow from suppliers into distribution centers. The Inbound Flow operates across three core pillars: Inbound Supplier Optimization – improving supplier ordering processes and upstream efficiency; Distribution Center (DC) Inbound Operations – yard management and trailer prioritization, appointment scheduling, E2E Fill Rate, Lead Time management; DC Flow Optimization – Determining the optimal channel, at the right EOQ, flowing through the correct supply chain network, while considering space within our buildings. This position is highly technical and data-focused, with a primary emphasis on data flow, analytics, and system optimization within the inbound supply chain network. The role will focus on driving initiatives within the Inbound Supplier optimization space, improving the existing flow path optimization solution (algorithm optimizes orders for hundreds of suppliers), as well driving smoothing initiatives to optimize capacity. This is a highly visible, high-impact initiative centered on transforming inventory flow through advanced automation and data-driven decisioning. This is an individual contributor role (no direct reports) within a team of ~13, requiring strong cross-functional influence across business, supply chain, and engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in SQL
• Hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g., DataIKU or similar platforms)
• Experience building data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
• Exposure to or experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics techniques
• Strong experience working with large, complex datasets and building scalable data solutions
• Ability to translate complex data insights into business recommendations and operational improvements
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in supply chain, replenishment, or distribution center operations
• 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

• Familiarity with inbound logistics, inventory flow, or warehouse optimization strongly preferred
• 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

• Design, develop, and optimize data flows and pipelines that support inbound supply chain operations and decision-making
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale supply chain datasets
• Build and maintain ETL processes (e.g., DataIKU or similar tools) to ensure accurate and scalable data integration across systems
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to provide real-time insights into inbound performance, capacity, and flow optimization
• Apply advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and AI-driven approaches to solve complex operational problems and improve network efficiency
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities; translate findings into actionable insights
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, data-intensive projects, including data modeling, testing, validation, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, and technology teams to align on data strategies and execution

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
• jury duty
• voting
• 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)
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart
• Stock

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior