Staff, Data Scientist at Walmart in Bentonville, AR

Staff, Data Scientist Location: Bentonville, AR Position Summary... About Decision Sciences The Decision Sciences team provides comprehensive analytical solutions, empowering our business customers to make data-driven decisions in areas such as Supply Chain, Store Operation, Last Mile Delivery, and Innovation & Transformation. We offer measurable value to all stakeholders by delivering accurate and actionable insights that stimulate growth, enhance efficiency, and guide strategic planning. We are dedicated to staying at the cutting edge of data & technology, constantly offering innovative solutions that enhance the experience for both associates and customers. What you'll do... StaffDataScientist –Decision Sciences We are looking for aStaffData Scientistto joinDecision Sciencesteam. As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be responsible formodeling complex business problemsand discovering insights throughmachine learning, statistical modeling, simulation, and optimizationthatempowerourcustomersacrossWalmartto make data-driven decisions.You will drive data science partnership acrossUS, CostaRica,and India locations.You willbe taskedto set goals, create a strategy,and closely collaborate withDataAnalytics,DataEngineering,Data Governance teams and businessstakeholders to deliver best-in-classanalytical tools and solutions. What You’ll Do Identifying opportunities and business problems and framing them into advancedoptimization models (e.g. linear programming, mixed-integer programming). Performing in-depth data exploration and analysis to uncover insights, trends and patterns that inform optimization strategies. Developing and refine algorithms for process improvements, resource allocation and cost optimization. Ensuring optimization and simulation models are scalable and robust for production deployment. Developing dashboards and visualizations to communicate model performance and recommendations to stakeholders. Staying current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and new methodologies in optimization and simulation. Collaboration: Working closely with data scientists,data engineers, software engineers, product, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Communication: Engaging in effective communication with business stakeholdersregarding model insightsand the strategic importance of advanced analytics. Mentorship:Guidingand mentoringjunior associates on story types, structures, and techniques based on context. What We’re Looking For 5+ years ofexperience inutilizingadvanced analyticsto solve business problems. Demonstrated expertiseindeveloping advanceddata sciencemodels andleading data-driven projects fromconceptiontoimplementation, driving and influencing project roadmaps. Expertise in mathematical modeling, linear programming, mixed-integer programming, constraint programming, or stochastic optimization. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, C, C++, with experience using optimization libraries (e.g., CPLEX,Gurobi). Strong experience with simulation frameworks and techniques (e.g., Monto Carlo, discrete-event, agent-based simulation). Solid understanding of statistical methods and machine learning concepts. Proficient coding in one or more languages: Java, C++, Python, Spark, Scala, or R Strongproficiency inSQLfordata manipulation and querying. Proficient withdata warehouse likeBigQuery andcloud platforms (GCP, Azure). Exceptionalanalytical and problem-solving skills,with the ability to think strategicallyand innovatively. Excellentverbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technicalconceptsto diverse audiences. Track record of successfullyinteracting with business stakeholders anddriving productiveconversations. Experience mentoringjunior operations research or machine learning scientists. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. 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.