Job Title:
Senior Data Scientist

Company: Walmart

Location: seattle, WA

Created: 2024-05-04

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Senior Manger WFS Strategy & Data ScienceWalmart Fulfillment Services is looking for a Senior Manager, Data Science professional to work as a strategic partner across the organization. This role will work across forecasting, inventory management and allocation, to provide insights through the WFS org as we expand the business. The right candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in a startup environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. You will act as a Utility player providing insights and influencing strategic decision making. Maturity, analytical skills, strong influence, negotiation skills, and leadership are essential to success in this role.ResponsibilitiesManage and execute initiatives from start to finish, including cross-functional project management, data collection and manipulation, analysis and modeling, and the communication of insights and recommendationsBuild scalable and complex supply chain models and processes to develop forecasting, inventory management & supply chain network strategies with the goal of growing sellers, SKUs, inventory health for WFS, and delivering an excellent customer experience while achieving operating cost and service targetsDevelop strong relationships & partner with functional areas like product, data science, engineering, business operations, supply chain, category managers to drive initiatives.Lead business planning & intelligence function by developing bottom-up modeling approach for creating annual operating plans and long range plans. Monitor progress for the plans and pivot when actuals do align with plans Identify areas of opportunity and influence execution of results via cross-functional participation to enable quick wins and continuous improvementObtain alignment from relevant business partners and management support for projects and lead discussions to drive changeEffectively organize, assemble, and use all available resources when given a project to ensure successYou will thrive in this role if you:Bring a high degree of originality and creativity when developing solutions to improve existing business processes within the forecasting, inventory management, supply chain, utilizing methods such as statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimizationAre adept at dealing with ambiguity and making independent decisions about what data and approach is best for the task at handExcel in communicating with individuals and groups at all levels of an organizationPreferred Qualifications:10+ years of experience in Analytics Strategic roleExcellent Presentation skills (powerpoint), writing strategic documentsComfortable being hands-on with analytical tools - SQL, Python, etc.Strategic Tactical mindsetAbility to make decisions based on data Insights in real timeAnalytics Data Science skillsetDemonstrated record to develop talent, coach team (indirect managementinfluence of team)Supply Chain & Inventory management, eComm transportation S&OP background a plusProgram management Consulting background a plusJudgement: good ability to manage autonomously, scale up.Live our ValuesCulture Champion• Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.Servant Leadership• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.Embrace ChangeCuriosity & Courage• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.Digital Transformation & Change• Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.Deliver for the CustomerCustomer Focus• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.Strategic Thinking• Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy.Focus on our AssociatesDiversity, Equity & Inclusion• Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.Collaboration & Influence• Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.Talent Management• Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.