Senior Director, Data Science, Perishable First Mile & DSD Centralization

Walmart

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Bentonville, AR Posted 11 days ago $160,000–$320,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Director of Data Science within the Supply Chain Strategy team at Walmart, you will lead the strategic planning and network design for the Perishable First Mile supply chain, developing asset roadmaps and business cases that drive investment decisions. Your day-to-day involves scenario modeling to inform network transformations, driving CapEx approvals through governance forums, and building decision-ready materials in partnership with cross-functional teams. You will also manage a team of data scientists, leveraging AI tools to enhance analysis and strategy content development. The role requires expertise in network design, financial acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, along with practical experience in applying AI technologies to improve analytical processes.

Skills

Python SQL Tableau R PowerBI AI MachineLearning NetworkDesign ScenarioModeling CapExApprovals BusinessCaseDevelopment FinancialAnalysis ProjectManagement CrossFunctionalCollaboration LeadershipSkills DataScienceTools CloudServices Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Set long-term network strategy for Perishable First Mile consolidation.
  • Translate long-range plans into detailed asset roadmaps and expansion plans.
  • Lead scenario modeling to guide investment decisions in the supply chain.
  • Drive CapEx approvals through governance forums with decision-ready materials.
  • Build business cases for network transformations and individual assets.

What we're looking for

  • Proven leadership in strategy, analytics/data science, and cross-functional execution.
  • Experience with network design, scenario modeling, and investment/business case development.
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to drive governance and CapEx approval processes.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams around clear recommendations.
  • People leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical talent.

Market check

Salary context

This $160,000–$320,000 range sits above 86% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$121,500–$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$140,500–$213,937

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 495 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 487 roles with salary data.

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