Senior, Data Analyst - Strategy & Optimization

Position Summary

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Our team is dedicated to transforming how Walmart moves products across the country. We operate at the intersection of data, technology, and logistics, using advanced analytics to solve complex transportation challenges. As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver the right products, at the right time, in the most efficient way possible. Join our Transportation Optimization team as a Senior Data Analyst and help shape the future of supply chain efficiency s is a unique opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise to drive impactful business decisions, optimize operations, and deliver measurable value at scale.

• Identify, extract, and validate data from multiple sources to support business needs
• Develop and implement data quality checks and data governance best practices
• Translate business requirements into actionable data projects and insights
• Create compelling data visualizations and present findings to stakeholders
• Mentor junior analysts and promote data quality awareness

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power
  
  BI)
• Experience with data quality management, data governance, and large‑scale data ecosystems
• Strong business acumen across multiple domains (e.g., supply chain, finance, technology)
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into data‑driven solutions
• Expertise in statistical analysis and exploratory data analysis techniques
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to reinvent processes using GenAI agents

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  . 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.

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. Option 2:
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Option 3: 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field, Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce), Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)

311 North Walton Boulevard, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.