Director, Advanced Analytics

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

* Lead advanced analytics strategy for inventory placement, allocation, and replenishment across a large-scale omnichannel retail network

* Drive data-informed decisions that improve in-stock rates, reduce markdown risk, and optimize working capital across stores and fulfillment centers

* Partner with senior leadership to translate business priorities into scalable analytics solutions and actionable insights

* Oversee the development and deployment of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and operations research solutions for inventory optimization

* Direct the execution of end-to-end analytics projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable impact on key performance metrics

* Guide cross-functional teams to bring production-ready models to life, enabling adoption through testing, validation, and clear communication of results

* Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Experience partners to influence strategy and ensure successful implementation of solutions

* Shape data strategy by defining analytical approaches, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring effective use of modern data platforms and tools

* Build and develop a high-performing analytics team by coaching, mentoring, and creating growth opportunities for associates at all levels

* Strengthen internal and external partnerships to accelerate business outcomes and support strategic initiatives across the organization

What you'll bring…

* Demonstrate deep expertise in retail or supply chain environments with a focus on inventory optimization, allocation, and replenishment strategies in high-volume, omnichannel settings

* Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and operations research techniques to solve complex inventory and network optimization problems

* Translate complex data science concepts into clear, actionable insights that drive executive decision-making and business adoption

* Lead and scale high-performing analytics or data science teams, providing mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities

* Influence cross-functional stakeholders and partner effectively with Merchants, Operations, and Engineering teams to deploy solutions into production

* Guide teams in leveraging tools such as SQL, Python or R, and modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, GCP, Azure) to deliver scalable solutions

* Balance competing business priorities such as in-stock availability, cost efficiency, and inventory risk through data-driven decision frameworks

* Drive change management by building trust in analytics through transparency, testing, and measurable business outcomes

* Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment and clarity across all levels of the organization

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  Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.

Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and…