Manager, Advanced Analytics
Position Summary
Our Supply Chain Labor Planning team plays a critical role in ensuring that Walmart’s vast logistics network runs efficiently and effectively. We use data-driven insights to anticipate labor needs, optimize workforce allocation, and enable our associates to deliver exceptional results at scale. We are seeking a Manager, Advanced Analytics who will leverage Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics techniques to transform complex data into actionable insights. In this role, you will work closely with operations and finance to solve critical business problems, improve labor forecasting, and enhance decision-making across the supply chain.
What you'll do
Analytics & Tool Development: Build tools and processes that streamline labor planning and decision-making, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability.
Power BI Reporting & Modeling: Design, develop, and maintain Power BI data models and reports to improve visibility and enable data-driven decision-making.
SQL & Data Management: Write advanced SQL queries, manage data pipelines, and ensure data accuracy across multiple sources and business areas.
Collaboration & Business Partnership: Act as a subject matter expert for business partners, providing expertise on data, analytics, and reporting. Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, align on goals, and deliver impactful solutions. Provide support, troubleshooting, and training to field users.
Continuous Learning & Innovation: Stay curious and actively explore new technologies, methods, and tools to improve workforce optimization and unlock new opportunities.
What You’ll Bring
Experience with Power BI, including data model creation and report/dashboard development.
Strong SQL skills for query writing, data management, and ensuring data accuracy.
Strong analytical skills with a drive to simplify complex problems and a passion for problem-solving.
The ability to work independently, think critically, and collaborate effectively with business partners.
A customer-obsessed mindset with a focus on understanding and addressing user needs.
A naturally curious mindset with a focus on continuous learning, adaptability, and applying new skills as technologies and challenges evolve.
Nice to Have
Experience with Python, R, or other advanced analytics tools.
Knowledge of supply chain labor models, workforce scheduling, or predictive forecasting.
Familiarity with cloud data environments (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, or Google BigQuery).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area OR
4 years’ experience conducting mathematical or statistical research, analysis and modeling intelligence, corporate security, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis
Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics
Additional Information
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart! 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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock