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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.
- Location BENTONVILLE, AR
- Career Area Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Job Function Data Analytics
- Employment Type Regular/Permanent
- Position Type Salary
- Requisition WD2187618
What you'll do at
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Sr Manager will provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships, identifying business needs, and carrying out processes and practices. The role requires you to be well versed in optimization for First Mile Delivery / Inbound Transportation in addition to strong technical skills. The role is strictly based out of Bentonville, Arkansas (and is not open to Remote and Hybrid candidates) and will report to Director – IB/OB transportation.
The Team is responsible for building and implementing projects that help optimize the load planning processes for first mile network. The team is uniquely positioned to drive business growth across all avenues of Inbound Transportation. We work with multiple stakeholders at to accomplish the optimization unlocks. The team is also responsible for not just managing the optimization
processes but also automating them to reduce manual effort.
Business Partnerships
Consults with senior leadership business partners e.g. Sr Directors/Directors to understand overall goals/functional objectives decipher key business challenges identify tactics to anticipate and mitigate business challenges/issues and develop potential success/criteria.
Focuses efforts on items that have maximum impact to the business
Contributes to business area strategic planning by providing input and actionable recommendations and solutions to senior leadership based on advanced research and analytical findings.
People Development
Builds and leads a team to execute on business area or category objectives
Coaches team members and provides feedback to enhance skills knowledge and work performance
Conducts performance and career development conversations if applicable
Maintains team motivation and engagement
Mentors less experienced associates and managers
Project Scope
Owns complex projects end to end for a business area category or prototype
Manages risk associated with implementation
Model Development
Develops data models algorithms approaches for complex projects within a business area or category to drive business results and value
Collaborates with project team to implement modeling solutions
Proof of Concept and Prototype
Manages the development and implementation of prototypes and production ready complex algorithms for complex projects
Manages the testing and validation process to monitor the solution Evaluates new data analysis techniques to support prototype development
Collaborates with cross functional partners e.g. software engineering category management on prototypes and algorithms
Data Collection and Analysis
Leads the development and execution of advanced analytics to address unique business and technical problems and support data driven decision making Makes strategic recommendations to cross functional leadership based on analysis results
Collaborates across all analytics functions to develop and implement data analysis strategies and anticipate future trends and analysis
Collaboration
Collaborates with functional leadership and cross functional teams e.g. Categories Customer Experience Merchandising to develop consultative solutions for complex projects for a business area category or prototype
Collaborates and partners with external business partners and vendors
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a team based work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a mindset in the workplace
Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction toothers in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness
and participating in and supporting community outreach events
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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 years'experience in data 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.
Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: StatisticsPrimary Location...
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All the benefits you need for you and your family
- Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
- Associate discounts in-store and online
- Education assistance for Associate and dependents
- Parental Leave
- Pay during military service
- Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
- Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth