Director, Data Science, Network Design - International Supply Chain
Walmart
Design, Operations, Data Science
Posted on May 22, 2026
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Job Description
Position Summary
Lead the data science and optimization engine behind International Supply Chain network design. You’ll turn complex questions on fulfillment nodes, inventory placement, and capacity strategy into scalable analytical solutions that improve delivery speed, cost‑to‑serve, and network performance. This is a high‑impact role partnering with Network Design and senior Supply Chain leaders to shape investment decisions and long‑term strategy.
About International Supply Chain – Network Design
International Supply Chain Network Design builds the blueprint for how our fulfillment network evolves to meet customer demand efficiently and reliably. The team combines strategy, analytics, and cross‑functional partnership to evaluate scenarios, quantify tradeoffs, and guide decisions across nodes, lanes, and capacity. This role elevates decision quality by bringing rigorous modeling, strong data foundations, and executive‑ready insights to the table.
What you’ll do:
- Translate network design and capacity questions into optimization, simulation, and ML frameworks.
- Build, validate, and deploy models that quantify tradeoffs, ROI, and performance impacts.
- Define data needs, assess sources, and set quality standards for modeling inputs.
- Deliver executive storytelling and visualizations that drive alignment and decisions.
- Lead and mentor data science talent; establish analytics and modeling best practices.
What you’ll bring:
- Deep experience applying optimization, simulation, and/or machine learning to supply chain decisions.
- Proven ability to frame ambiguous business problems into measurable analytical deliverables.
- Strong model validation, documentation, and production deployment/lifecycle management discipline.
- Expertise communicating complex insights to senior technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Track record partnering across Supply Chain, Product & Technology, Finance, and Marketplace teams.
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.
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 :
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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.
