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Senior, Data Analyst - Transportation Continuous Improvement

Walmart · Bentonville, AR · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$80k–$155k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Senior Data Analyst, Transportation Continuous Improvement helps identify areas of loss through analytics within transportation and leads implementation of lean methodologies to reduce loss, as well as develop, implement, and control process improvement.

About the team

The Transportation Continuous Improvement team specializes in identifying inefficiencies through detailed data analysis and leading process enhancements using lean methodologies. Collaborating across functions, the team develops, implements, and monitors improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Members utilize advanced data analysis, visualization, and quality management techniques to support informed business decisions and optimize transportation processes. The team emphasizes clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and continuous improvement to deliver measurable results that align with organizational goals.

What you'll do

  • Advanced Analytics: Analyze complex datasets, develop visualizations, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions and improve business performance.
  • Influence & Collaboration: Build credibility through lateral and upward influence, partnering across teams to drive alignment, process optimization, and data-driven decisions.
  • Planning: Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, key metrics, and execution plans that drive organizational change.
  • Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and zero-loss principles to improve processes, reduce costs, and identify scalable growth opportunities.

What you'll bring

  • Data visualization experience with tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Strong exploratory data analysis skills and ability to make analytical, data driven recommendations and solutions.
  • Project Management experience with end-to-end ownership of projects.
  • Intellectual curiosity that leads to process and business improvement.
  • Compelling, persuasive oral and written communication skills and can build strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Extreme ownership and Intellectual curiosity that leads to process and business improvement.
  • Comfortable with shifting priorities in fast moving environment.
  • Transportation or supply chain experience a plus.
  • Six Sigma Certification a plus.

At Walmart, you will also receive

  • Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
  • Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
  • Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Option 1: 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.
  • Option 2: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Option 3: 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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).

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