Director, Data Science

Position Summary... What you'll do... What you'll do... As the Director of Data Science for Walmart's Last Mile Delivery team, you will drive the strategy and science behind our efforts to Last Mile delivery nationwide. You'll lead a high-impact team focused on leveraging new assets, automation, and AI to shape the future of Walmart's last mile network. What you'll do: Guide and influence stakeholders by setting and executing the strategic vision for Last Mile Delivery across Walmart U.S. Lead design and optimization of last mile assets and network, ensuring alignment with the company's rapid delivery goals. Develop and implement advanced data science solutions—including automation and AI—to enhance delivery capabilities and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with business, technology, and operations teams to integrate data-driven insights into decision-making. Measure, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of last mile strategies, making continuous improvements. What you'll bring: Proven leadership experience building and managing high-performing data science teams. Deep expertise in network design, logistics, or last mile delivery, ideally in a large-scale or retail environment. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across diverse teams. Advanced skills in data science, machine learning, and automation, with experience deploying AI solutions in operational settings. Strategic problem-solving mindset with a strong track record of delivering measurable results. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable business strategies. 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.

Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined 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 field Preferred Qualifications... Outlined 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), 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. Primary Location... 802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.