Senior Director, Advanced Analytics - Inventory Flow

Role summary:

The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics, leads complex analytics initiatives to drive strategic business outcomes by leveraging advanced data modeling and predictive techniques. This role partners with senior leadership to identify opportunities that enhance customer experience and innovation. Responsible for directing the development and implementation of sophisticated algorithms, the position ensures alignment with organizational priorities while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. The role also emphasizes talent development, coaching, and the adoption of emerging analytics technologies to support continuous improvement and operational excellence within a dynamic business environment.

About the team:

The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics leads a strategic team focused on optimizing inventory flow from suppliers into Walmart's supply chain. This team drives innovation through advanced analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance network efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborating cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, and Data Science, the team transforms complex challenges into scalable solutions. Emphasizing project management and thought leadership, the group continuously advances predictive analytics and automation capabilities to ensure precise, timely inventory movement, supporting Walmart's commitment to operational excellence and measurable business outcomes.

What you''ll do:

• Lead advanced analytics projects across complex business areas, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement innovative data models and algorithms, incorporating industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to design consultative solutions that drive business strategy and customer insights.
• Direct analysis of business challenges to inform data-driven decision making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Present production-ready analytics solutions to gain stakeholder buy-in and support implementation.
• Mentor and develop analytics team members, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing.
• Cultivate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to maximize business impact.

What you''ll bring:

• Extensive leadership experience driving advanced analytics initiatives within complex business environments.
• Proven expertise in data-driven decision making, predictive analytics, and development of innovative data models.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and align analytics solutions with business priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with senior executives and translate customer insights into actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing emerging analytics tools and automation technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and gain buy-in from many stakeholders.
• Commitment to coaching and developing talent to build high-performing analytics teams.

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 :

• Stock