Data Scientist III

Position Summary

We are looking for a passionate Data Scientist to deliver production‑grade Agentic AI, machine learning and operations research solutions at enterprise scale. You will translate ambiguous business questions into measurable problems, build models and data products end to end, and communicate clear insights that influence decisions across the business.

Our team works closely with Sam's supply chain and replenishment business units to transform our end‑to‑end supply chain system. To accomplish this, associates must think critically and create efficiencies, using data and experience to overcome complex challenges. We invite you to join the Sam’s Club Applied AI Team; a quick moving group of motivated individuals with skills ranging from data analytics to strategy and execution.

Together we will design the supply chain and replenishment of the future and improve our members’ lives.

• Own the full data science lifecycle from problem framing and data discovery through modeling, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Build robust predictive, optimization, and experimental solutions using modern ML and statistical methods, then iterate based on offline and online performance.
• Develop reliable data pipelines and features in partnership with data engineering, and uphold data quality, governance, and scalability standards.
• Communicate findings with compelling narratives and visualizations for technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership.
• Collaborate in cross‑functional squads with product, engineering, analytics, and operations to launch and improve ML solutions in production.
• Stay current on ML, Agentic AI, and optimization techniques and evaluate their practical impact within large‑scale systems.

• Proven experience building and deploying Agentic AI, OR and ML models for real‑world applications, including performance tuning, validation, and A/B testing.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, plus experience with common ML libraries and open‑source frameworks such as ADK, Lang Graph, scikit‑learn, PyTorch, or Tensor Flow.
• Hands‑on experience working with large datasets, distributed compute, and production data pipelines.
• Excellent communication, structured problem‑solving, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving clarity and outcomes.
• You have an excellent academic or industrial track record of proposing, conducting, and reporting results of original research, plus collaborative research with publications.

Sam Walton opened the first Sam’s Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.

Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Future Ways of Working:
Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to promote a healthy work‑life balance but recognize that in‑person interactions are important to our culture and shared success.

We'll meet in person on a regular and purposeful basis.

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits:
  
  401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits: PTO, parental…