Senior Director, Data Science, Perishable First Mile & DSD Centralization

Walmart

Walmart

Sales & Business Development, Data Science

USD 160k-320k / year + Equity

Posted on May 19, 2026

Position Summary...

Role Summary
This role leads strategy, planning, network design, and business case development for the Perishable First Mile supply chain network. You will deliver asset roadmaps, scenario modeling, and CapEx approvals across Walmart and Sam’s Club.

What you'll do...

Senior Director, Data Science — Supply Chain Strategy: Perishable First Mile

About the Team (Supply Chain Strategy)

Supply Chain Strategy is a strategy and analytics team that partners across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Product, Real Estate, and Program Management to shape network decisions and investment priorities.

What you’ll do

  • Set long-term network strategy and asset needs for Perishable First Mile consolidation.
  • Translate long-range plans into sequenced asset plans (new, expansions, exits).
  • Lead scenario modeling to inform network design and investment decisions.
  • Drive CapEx approvals through governance forums with clear, decision-ready materials.
  • Build business cases for network transformations and individual assets in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead stakeholder alignment to ensure solutions are feasible, value-accretive, and executable.
  • Manage and develop a team of 3 data scientists.
  • Create and leverage AI agents to accelerate analysis, benchmarking, and strategy content development.

What you’ll bring

  • Proven leadership in strategy, analytics/data science, and cross-functional execution.
  • Experience with network design, scenario modeling, and investment/business case development.
  • Strong financial acumen and comfort driving governance and CapEx approval processes.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams around clear recommendations.
  • People leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical talent.
  • Practical experience applying AI tools/agents to improve speed and quality of analytical work.
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 $160,000.00 - $320,000.00 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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 7
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 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 9 years' experience in an analytics or related
field.
3 years' supervisory experience.

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...

805 Respect, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.