Position SummaryWhat you'll doDirector of Data Science - Walmart Supply Chain FinanceWalmart Corporate - Supply Chain Finance Data - Job R-1778169Bentonville, AR (In-Office)Important Data Science Director position supporting Walmart Supply Chain Finance within the Central Decision Support TeamAbout The Walmart Supply Chain Finance Data Science TeamWalmart's Supply Chain Finance Data Science Team performs an important role providing Data Science and Analysis that supports financial forecasting, strategy, and decision support for our Walmart US Supply Chain Finance and Strategy Teams. Our Data Science Team provides code development, data source identification, data testing, advanced statistical methods and best-practices for advanced modeling techniques for our Labor Optimization, Annual Operating Plan, and Long-Range Plan. We maintain Data Quality Standards and Data Governance, Accessibility, Storage and Scalability - all the while developing analytical methods and applications that unlock the monetary value of data assets. We offer a supportive environment to expand your skills and develop your career within the dynamic Fortune#1 culture.This Director of Data Science (Tech-7) will support the data analysis, advanced statistics and data best-practices for advanced modeling techniques for financial planning and strategic forecasting. Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Finance , you will help manage areas of Data Science that help redefine how our Finance Teams forecast and plan for labor optimization within our US Supply Chain. You will work side-by-side with leadership to partner across multiple Walmart Finance organizations that support different businesses. You will be an advisor on designing, refining and delivering labor optimization best practices for Finance Planning through our forward-looking strategy.How you'll make an impact:
Advise Leadership and Partners on Data Science for Labor Optimization Modeling by supporting priorities and providing a forward-looking lens for the Walmart Finance Teams you support
Provide Relevant Data Sources and Analysis for Labor Planning Models by understanding business context, combining industry knowledge and market information specific to supply chain, logistics, and our retail businesses
Develop Insightful Solutions by identifying problems and data innovations for financial forecasting, and streamlining labor planning solutions
Develop Talent and Leadership to attract new people and build our workforce, while promoting a positive environment for team members to grow
What you'll bring:
You have 10-15+ years of data analytics or data science for supply chain finance, labor planning, or distribution; or major business functions within a large corporate environment.
You have client-facing experience in data analytics for FP&A, Finance Transformation, Strategic Finance, or Financial Reporting with a retail store chain, large multinational company, or major management consulting firm.
You have core experience with Coding, Querying Data Sets, Providing Data Insights and solutions, Problem Formation with Big Data Analysis, Automation Techniques, Data Quality Standards and Governance, Accessibility, Storage and Scalability.
You have experience managing people and building domestic and multinational teams.
You excel at presenting financial cases to partners and senior-level management.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.Benefits & PerksBeyond 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.Primary Location702 SW 8th STREET, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America#LI-OnsiteComprehensive Relocation Package AvailableMinimum QualificationsOutlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years' experience in an analytics related field.Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field.Option 3: 8 years' experience in an analytics or related fieldPreferred QualificationsOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Supervisory experience, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)Primary Location702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.