Walmart’s Inventory Capabilities team is seeking a Sr. Manager Data Scientist to drive the development of advanced models and systems that enhance inventory management, ensuring optimal item placement and availability across Walmart's global network. This role involves designing and implementing algorithms for forecasting, safety stock targets, and inventory exits, leveraging optimization techniques and machine learning to improve efficiency and customer experience. The Sr. Manager will lead end-to-end execution from problem framing to model deployment, collaborating closely with merchandising, supply chain, and technology teams to deliver measurable impact. Ideal candidates possess strong expertise in applied data science, including optimization, forecasting, and machine learning, along with the ability to operate at both strategic and technical levels. Experience in retail and supply chain domains, particularly in eCommerce and inventory management systems, is essential for tackling global-scale challenges that directly influence customer satisfaction and operational costs.
Analyze large-scale datasets to refine model inputs for forecasting and cost structures.
Design and deliver new models and algorithms to optimize inventory placement and safety stock.
Apply advanced optimization and machine learning techniques to improve Walmart’s global network efficiency.
Lead projects from problem framing through model deployment, partnering with engineering teams.
Advance scenario modeling and dynamic inventory placement for omni-channel fulfillment.
What we're looking for
Strong expertise in applied data science, optimization, forecasting, and machine learning.
Experience implementing data science models using Python, PySpark, R, and SQL.
Ability to operate at strategic and technical depth, influencing enterprise priorities.
Passion for solving global-scale inventory optimization challenges in retail.
MBA, MS, or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Supply Chain Management.
Market check
Salary context
This
$110,000–$220,000
range sits above
44%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,000–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$154,674–$214,500
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
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