(USA) Senior Manager, Data Science - Last Mile Delivery

Walmart • Bentonville, AR • 6h ago

Position Summary...

Lead the strategy and execution for Walmart's core Last Mile Delivery platform algorithm. Own algorithmic decisions that directly impact customer experience, driver performance, and Walmart's cost structure. Apply LLMs, Gen AI, and advanced ML techniques to solve high-impact logistics challenges. Act as a thought leader in a high-visibility, independent role with direct senior leadership engagement.

What you'll do...

Own and lead end-to-end strategy, design, and optimization of Last Mile Delivery platform algorithms.

Serve as the primary thought leader for algorithmic decisions affecting Last Mile logistics.

Drive alignment with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and business leadership.

Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as LLMs, Gen AI, and advanced ML techniques to improve routing efficiency.

Lead large-scale data analysis to identify opportunities for operational and business improvement.

Present complex technical insights to senior leadership in a clear, business-relevant way.

Ensure delivery of scalable, robust, and measurable solutions that impact key business outcomes.

Mentor and guide junior data scientists and team members.

Why Join Us

Direct ownership of a mission-critical algorithm with national-scale impact.
Shape the future of Walmart's Last Mile Delivery through innovation and leadership.
High visibility role with recognition for driving strategic business results.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
6-8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and logistics or routing optimization.
Proven leadership experience managing projects or teams in a technical environment.
Expertise in advanced ML techniques, optimization, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).
Strong business acumen combined with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00

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 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 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...

802 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart 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.

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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