(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

Position Summary

The Senior Data Scientist will leverage advanced analytical techniques and data science expertise to identify, develop, and deploy scalable network models that drive strategic business decisions. This role requires deep understanding of data, supply chain and network analysis, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into data-driven solutions. The position involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data quality, model validation, and effective visualization, while collaborating with team members and supporting high impact strategic decisions. The successful candidate will contribute to optimizing network design through data science and rigorous analytical practices.

What you'll do

• Identify and source relevant data from multiple business domains and distributed databases to support analytical needs.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced analytical models using programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Conduct fast paced analysis to test hypothesis and test across multiple scenarios.
• Perform data quality assessments and ensure data integrity for accurate model outcomes.
• Translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions and actionable insights.
• Create clear and effective data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align data strategies with business objectives.

About the team

The Ambient Middle Mile Network Strategy team at Walmart leads the transformation of omnichannel supply chain through strategic leadership combined with data science and advanced analytics. This team shapes network strategy across Walmart and Sam’s regional distribution centers, addressing complex supply chain challenges at scale. Members apply expertise in data modeling, machine learning, and data visualization to deliver actionable insights. The team fosters collaboration to develop scalable analytical models and innovative solutions that support business goals, driving efficiency and value across the supply chain network.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in data science and advanced analytics, including linear optimization and data modeling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL, with the ability to perform data quality assessments.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python programming and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau.
• Ability to do fast paced analysis to prove/disprove hypothesis.
• Passion to learn in a fast-paced growth focused environment.

About 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.

Additional Compensation

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 Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field.
• Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data science, machine learning, optimization models, Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch).
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.