(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Walmart’s CENTROID org is transforming the future of Walmart’s omnichannel supply chain strategy. Our team of industry-leading experts, consultants, and technologists combine exceptional strategic thinking with data science and advanced analytics to solve the world’s most complex supply chain challenges at Walmart’s scale. Our mission is to design a supply chain that leverages Walmart’s unique advantages to provide a wide product assortment, offer the lowest costs, and build cutting-edge capabilities through transformative initiatives. Walmart’s CENTROID org is transforming the future of Walmart’s omnichannel supply chain strategy. Our team of industry-leading experts, consultants, and technologists combine exceptional strategic thinking with data science and advanced analytics to solve the world’s most complex supply chain challenges at Walmart’s scale. Our mission is to design a supply chain that leverages Walmart’s unique advantages to provide a wide product assortment, offer the lowest costs, and build cutting-edge capabilities through transformative initiatives. The CENTROID Data Science team develops intelligent solutions to make highly visible and impactful decisions in network transformation at Walmart. The work includes solving problems such as Ambient and Perishable inbound network design, middle mile network flow optimization, last mile delivery, transportation and monetization strategies to provide Walmart a competitive edge in the medium to long term. We primarily employ various techniques from Operations Research to classical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Simulation, Causal Inference, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence. Our work is innovative and is published in top-tier conferences and journals. You will be part of the team that won the prestigious INFORMS Franz Edelman award in 2023.

Requirements

Ph.D./M.S. in a quantitative discipline such as Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics with minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
Be able to leverage your thesis in Operations Research or Statistics or an equivalent quantitative field involving math programming techniques, stochastic programming, simulation, statistics and/or Machine Learning methods.
Experience with one or more of optimization toolkits/libraries like CPlex, Gurobi, XPressMP or open-source solvers.
Strong software development skills in languages such as Python and familiarity with Machine Learning libraries such as Scikit, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Keras. Data querying ability using SQL.
Ability to communicate your results to both technical and non-technical audiences alike.
Ability to collaborate with cross functional leaders.
Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field.
Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field.
7 years' experience in an analytics or related field.

Nice To Haves

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)
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

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.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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