Data Scientist

Overview

Position Summary...

What you ll do... Are you ready to revolutionize the way Walmart moves goods? Do you have a passion for applying data and machine learning to lead groundbreaking outcomes in transportation forecasting? If so, we invite you to join our cutting-edge data science team and help shape the future of Walmart s supply chain and transportation business. As a member of our team, you ll have a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in AI/ML, forecasting, and data science to push the boundaries of what s possible in Walmart Transportation.

This role is based in Bentonville, AR.

• Lead, develop, enhance, and maintain transportation forecasts while driving accuracy and granularity improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally with other data and business teams to provide integrated forecasting solutions that support Financial and Operational planning across the supply chain.
• Communicate business-critical outcomes effectively with leaders and multiple business partners.

• Minimum qualifications — Outline of required qualifications:
  Option 1:
  Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years  experience in an analytics related field. Option 2:
  Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years  experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 years  experience in an analytics or related field.
• Preferred qualifications — Data science, machine learning, optimization models;
  PhD in related fields; demonstrated experience with Python, Spark, Scala, or R; experience with open source frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch); knowledge of accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.2 AA standards is a plus.
• Experience with large-scale forecasting using time series, ML-based forecasting, Prophet, Deep AR, LSTMs, and tree-based methodologies.
• Experience end-to-end model development and deployment lifecycle, from prototyping to production (ML Ops).
• Strong understanding of probability and statistical models; data wrangling with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Hive, Big Query).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay plus performance-based bonuses and benefits. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. PTO and other leave provisions apply. For information about PTO, see One.

Walmart. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for associates. Tuition, books, and fees are covered. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and tenure. Benefits are subject to change. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.

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The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.