(USA) Senior, Data Scientist

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The Senior Data Scientist in Sam's Supply Chain will be responsible for leveraging mathematical optimization, simulation, AI/ML modeling to improve supply chain operations and decision-making processes. This role involves utilizing mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and data-driven insights to optimize inventory management, demand forecasting, network optimization, replenishment and logistics planning.

About Team:
Supply Chain at Sam’s Club is all about delivering plans that help provide our members with the products they want, where they want them, at the best price possible. To accomplish this, associates must think critically and create efficiencies, using data and experience to overcome complex challenges. We invite you to join the Sam’s Club Supply Chain Team; a quick moving group of motivated individuals with skills ranging from data analytics to strategy and execution. Together we will design the supply chain of the future and improve our members’ lives.

What you'll do:

1. Lead the design, development, and implementation of OR (LP/MILP/IP) models and methodologies to solve complex supply chain problems.

2. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities  in supply chain and perform data analysis, gather relevant information to develop mathematical models, algorithms, and simulation tools.

4. Apply optimization methods, statistical techniques, and AI/ML models to generate actionable insights.

5. Develop and maintain decision support systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

6. Collaborate with IT teams to integrate OR models and tools into existing systems and ensure their seamless implementation.

7. Present research findings and insights to stakeholders, including senior management, in a clear and concise manner and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency.

What you'll bring:

1. Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling, optimization techniques, simulation methodologies, and AI/ML models.

2. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools.

3. Expertise in applying OR techniques to complex business problems, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.

4. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

5. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additonal comments from the hiring manager:

1. Master's or Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. 2. Proven track record of leading and managing cross-functional projects, delivering high-quality results within specified timeframes. 3. Experience with database management systems, cloud computing, data mining, and ML algorithms is a plus. 4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 5. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

About Walmart Sam's Club Supply Chain
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

​​​Future Ways of Working:
Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to promote a healthy work-life balance but recognize that in-person interactions are important to our culture and shared success. We'll meet in person on a regular and purposeful basis.

Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond 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 Employer:
Sam’s Club 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.

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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
 

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 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, Master’s degree 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, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch)

Primary Location...

603 MUNGER AVE STE 400, DALLAS, TX 75202, United States of America