Director, Automation Engineering

Position Summary

Position Summary...

The Director, Forklift Mode of Power Strategy is responsible for developing and executing the long-term roadmap for powering industrial material handling fleets across a large-scale supply chain network. This leader owns strategy, supplier ecosystem development, asset lifecycle management, commercial structures, and capital planning associated with material handling power systems and related infrastructure.

This role requires a combination of engineering expertise, energy ecosystem knowledge, supplier development experience, financial acumen, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate has experience operating at the intersection of industrial equipment, alternative energy, infrastructure ownership, supply chain operations, and large-scale commercial partnerships.

The Director partners closely with Reliability, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Real Estate, Energy, and external suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and scalable power solutions that support network growth and operational excellence.

Our team develops and scales advanced automation, robotics, simulation, and energy solutions that enhance Walmart’s supply chain through engineering excellence and innovation. We leverage data analysis, strategic roadmaps, and process improvement to deliver measurable business impact. Collaborating across functions, we design and implement automation systems that optimize operations and drive value creation. The team emphasizes project management, systems design, and continuous improvement to support long‑term automation goals.

Together, we transform complex challenges into efficient, scalable solutions that advance Walmart’s operational capabilities and supply chain performance.

• Lead the design, implementation, and integration of advanced automation systems to optimize supply chain processes.
• Utilize data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights that influence strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage cross‑functional teams and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery of automation initiatives.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses and oversee financial evaluations to ensure return on investment and operational excellence.
• Develop and communicate strategic roadmaps for automation engineering, fostering collaboration across departments and external partners.
• Identify risks, create contingency plans, and monitor project performance to achieve value creation and process enhancements.

• Extensive experience in automation engineering, including system design, integration, and implementation within supply chain environments.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization to develop insights that influence strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage risks, and deliver measurable business value.
• Expertise in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows.
• Solid business acumen with experience building strategic roadmaps and conducting financial analyses for automation initiatives.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to collaborate across functions and drive technology adoption.
• Knowledge of mechatronics and programmable logic controllers to support advanced automation solutions.

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,…