Director, Data Science - Transportation Forecasting at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Data Science to lead the Transportation Forecasting team. In this role you will be leading a team that develops cutting edge forecasting models using machine learning, and time series methods to drive impactful business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical background in coding, data analysis, and visualization, combined with strong leadership capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate across departments to deliver data-driven insights that support our company's objectives.



How will you contribute to the success of the team?

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  Code Development and Testing: Develop robust solutions using SQL, Python, R and other programming languages. Write code to develop application features, create and execute PoCs, deploy models production systems, and maintain comprehensive code documentation.
  
  


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  Technical Problem Formulation: Utilize analytics, big data, and automation techniques to dissect business problems within your discipline, identify root causes, recommend technology-focused solutions, and quantify the business impact.
  
  


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  Data Source Identification: Understand business domains and data scenarios, identify and prioritize suitable data sources, perform initial data quality checks, and guide junior associates on data source identification and quality assessments.
  
  


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  Understanding Business Context: Translate business requirements into strategies and projects aligned with business objectives, build and present business cases with clear ROI, challenge assumptions, mentor team members, and engage with the external community to enhance Walmart's brand.
  
  


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  Data Visualization: Utilize various data visualization tools to represent complex data, design data representations that meet customer requirements, create compelling stories from data insights, and influence diverse audiences.
  
  


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  Analytical Modeling: Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to solve complex problems, collaborate with business teams for feature engineering, conduct exploratory data analysis, and develop continuous learning models.
  
  


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  Model Assessment and Validation: Identify and apply appropriate metrics for model testing and tuning, ensure thorough documentation of testing information.
  
  


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  Data Strategy: Articulate and apply data strategy principles to complex business problems, influence data strategy across multiple functions, and unlock the monetary value of data assets.
  
  


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  Model Deployment and Scaling: Deploy and maintain models or model ensembles, ensure long-term sustainability and performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative user interfaces.
  
  


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  Leadership and Development: Develop strategies to attract and retain a skilled workforce, support mentorship and workforce development, promote a culture of integrity, and lead community outreach initiatives.
  
  

"A Day in the Life"



As the Director of Data Science, you will play a crucial role in leading the forecasting for all of transportation. Your days will involve:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand the case level demand and forecasting requirements.
  
  


• Developing and refining forecasting models to predict workload demand and capacity needed at different locations.
  
  


• Analyzing data trends and providing actionable insights to optimize transportation logistics.
  
  


• Leading your team in conducting exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to enhance model accuracy.
  
  


• Presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic transportation decisions.
  
  


• Ensuring timely and accurate deployment of forecasting models and monitoring their performance. Maintenance accuracy and timeliness of daily, weekly and monthly outputs.
  
  


• Mentoring and guiding junior associates on data science best practices and advanced modeling techniques.
  
  

What makes you a strong candidate?

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  Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. Ph. D. will be a plus.
  
  


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  Experience: Proven experience in forecasting, machine learning, and time series modeling. Prior team management experience is a must.
  
  


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  Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, DataIKU; experience with advanced data visualization tools; strong understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques.
  
  


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  Business Acumen: Ability to translate business requirements into actionable data strategies and solutions.
  
  


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  Communication: Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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.




Primary Location...



311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart, Inc. 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.


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