Principal, Data Analyst (SQL, Tableau, AI, Business Fluency)

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
22 days ago

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This role $135k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$198,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 189 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal, Data Analyst (SQL, Tableau, AI, Business Fluency)

As a Principal Data Analyst at Walmart’s Decision Sciences team, you will support ecommerce transportation operations by analyzing complex datasets to inform critical business decisions. Your daily tasks include developing ETL processes, creating impactful Tableau dashboards, and leveraging AI tools for data analysis. You’ll work closely with operations and finance teams to provide insights that drive timely decision-making. Ideal candidates have advanced SQL skills, experience in Tableau, and hands-on knowledge of Python or other scripting languages. A background in supply chain management, particularly last-mile delivery, is preferred. This role requires strong business fluency, creativity, and the ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.

What you'll do

  • Analyze complex datasets to inform critical business decisions.
  • Develop ETL processes to centralize data from multiple sources.
  • Create impactful Tableau dashboards for monitoring business performance.
  • Automate reporting tasks using scripting languages like Python.
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and product teams on data accuracy.
  • Document processes and mentor peers in data analysis techniques.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in data analysis, science, statistics, or related field
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data manipulation and integrity
  • Expertise in creating impactful Tableau dashboards (3+ years)
  • Hands-on AI tool experience to simplify tasks
  • Business operations fluency with supply chain background preferred
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

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