(USA) Senior Manager - AI & Automation (Last Mile Demand & Supply Planning)

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart’s AI Revolution in Last-Mile Delivery In Walmart’s Last-Mile Delivery team, we’re building intelligent systems that combine real-time data, AI agents, and scalable platforms to power our delivery infrastructure. Spark Driver—our largest last-mile network—now spans all 50 states, reaches over 94% of U.S. households, and plays a pivotal role in Walmart’s eCommerce growth by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-effective fulfillment. Position Summary We are seeking a Sr. Manager of AI & Automation - Last Mile Delivery Planning to lead the development of intelligent, data-driven supply and demand planning systems that balance driver supply with fulfillment demand for 52 weeks outlook—at massive scale. You will build and refine AI-led automation that leverage ML to predict driver supply and demand while balancing supply and demand via advanced planning engine to optimize last-mile profitability, fulfillment speed, on-time delivery, and driver experience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in applied AL/ML, supply & demand planning, last mile optimization, tech product management for supply chain planning systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate data into operational impact.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience collaborating across product, operations, and technical teams.
• Effective communicator with an ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience in applied AL/ML, supply & demand planning, last mile optimization, tech product management for supply chain planning systems.
• Supply Chain Planning Automation, Optimization, and Transformation: Experience in developing and implementing large scale supply chain optimization systems and / or leading large scale supply chain planning transformation and automation.
• Roadmap Creation & Prioritization: Experience in developing complex roadmaps, evaluating and making tradeoffs, and driving prioritizations aligning with business priorities and strategies.
• Launch & Scaling: Experience in leading cross functional teams in executing launches and scaling systematic solutions. Experience in building Go-To-Market strategy and launch execution plan, performing A/B tests, and defining metrics and measuring outcomes.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Experiences in leading cross functional teams, influence w/o authority, and demonstrate strong ownership working in a matrix organization.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Experiences with presenting to senior leadership.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to use data and metrics to test hypothesis, validate assumptions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Technical Skills: Advanced SQL skills
• Manage Ambiguity: Strong ability to manage ambiguity and frame / simplify complex problems.
• Experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or behavioral segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered Supply and Demand Planning systems for Last-Mile Delivery business, automate S&OP process while optimizing supply and demand strategies.
• Develop advanced ML systems that forecast 52-weeks out driver Supply and Demand at store, market, and national levels across various fulfillment channels for Walmart Last Mile Delivery.
• Develop optimization systems, with predictive simulation and scenario evaluation capabilities, to balance supply and demand.
• Partner with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Data Science to pilot test and scale AI powered S&OP system across entire US market.
• Create strategy, roadmap, and BRD documents partnering with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Data Science for forecasting and S&OP optimization systems.
• Communicate project status updates (against goals) through narratives and business reviews to leadership and peers.
• Define, track, and deep dive KPIs as related to supply and demand planning and AI system effectiveness.
• Provide thought-leadership to Walmart LMD leadership and business partners in delivering AI / ML solutions to strategic areas.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level