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Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The (USA) Director, Data Science leads the development and execution of advanced data science strategies to drive business insights and innovation. This role oversees the design, testing, and deployment of machine learning models and analytical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The position requires collaboration across functions to translate complex data into actionable strategies, mentor technical teams, and promote continuous improvement. The Director also guides data quality initiatives and fosters the integration of emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency within the company.
About the team:
The team operates within the Merchandising Decision Sciences organization, focusing on identifying causal drivers of customer behavior to inform merchandising strategies. It develops advanced models that integrate factors such as assortment, price, inventory, channel, and asset allocation to optimize decisions. By evaluating trade-offs, interactions, and constraints, the team recommends coordinated actions that enhance overall customer and enterprise value. Leveraging expertise in machine learning, data science, and business strategy, the team drives impactful insights that support data-driven merchandising decisions aligned with organizational goals.
What you'll do:

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced data science models to address complex business challenges and drive strategic initiatives.
• Oversee data strategy formulation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leveraging data assets for measurable impact.
• Guide and mentor data science teams in coding, testing, and validating machine learning algorithms and analytical models.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into actionable data-driven solutions and insights.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating model performance, scalability, and sustainability across multiple data environments.
• Communicate findings effectively to influence decision-making and support organizational goals.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in data science, including machine learning algorithms, optimization tools and data modeling techniques.
• Experience in programming languages such as Python and SQL for code development and testing.
• Experience developing business case models and  performing financial analysis.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data insights into actionable strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Expertise in data visualization tools and techniques to effectively communicate findings to variety of stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills in mentoring teams and driving data strategy across multiple business domains.
• Ability to deploy, monitor, and scale analytical models ensuring sustained business impact.

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. Primary Location... 1601 SE 10th St, 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.