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Walmart Canada · 3 months ago

(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Supply Automation

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Science in AI Supply Automation to lead the development of intelligent, data-driven systems that optimize driver supply and fulfillment demand. The role involves collaborating with various teams to implement automation solutions and define key performance indicators for supply management.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Develop systems that forecast driver availability and supply gaps at regional and national levels

Design and implement automation that activates supply levers (e.g., pings, positioning, incentives, messaging)

Partner with Operations, Product, Engineering and Data Science to scale intelligent decision-making across markets

Collaborate with Field Ops to test supply interventions and evaluate impact

Define and own supply-side KPIs (e.g., coverage rate, supply utilization, incentive ROI)

Qualification

Data scienceMachine learningSQLLogistics optimizationData visualizationReinforcement learningAutomated interventionsEffective communicatorCollaborativeProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of experience in supply planning, logistics optimization, product analytics, or applied AI

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate data into operational impact

Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Mode)

Experience collaborating across product, operations, and technical teams

Effective communicator with an ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences

Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field

Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in an analytics related field

Option 3: 7 years' experience in an analytics or related field

Preferred

Experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or behavioral segmentation

Background in marketplace logistics, gig economy, or AI-based operational systems

Experience designing and measuring the impact of automated interventions at scale

Familiarity with agentic system design and real-time system feedback loops

Ability to drive iterative thinking in ambiguous, fast-evolving problem spaces

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

Benefits

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.