Manager, Advanced Analytics - DefectOne

Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
The Manager – Business Analysis & Insights (Operational Performance Analytics) sits within Merchandising Excellence and serves as the analytics backbone for Middle Mile Inventory Flow’s Operational Performance pillar. This role connects end-to-end supply chain data into a unified view, builds models to identify relationships and quantify business impact, and translates complex performance data into insights that drive action across Merchandising, Supply Chain, and the supplier community.
About the team:
This role is part of Middle Mile Inventory Flow’s Operational Performance pillar, supporting OTIF, SQEP, Automation Readiness, Store Claims & Returns, and Transportation. The team partners with suppliers and the business to help product flow through the supply chain with fewer touches, less friction, and greater speed. We serve as the merchant in the room, balancing sales and supplier needs with supply chain performance to improve availability, quality, speed, and cost.
What you'll do:

• Build a unified view across OTIF, SQEP, Automation Readiness, Claims & Returns, and Transportation.
• Model relationships across metrics to identify root causes and quantify business impact.
• Turn complex data into a cohesive supply chain performance story that drives action.
• Lead the DefectOne Scorecard and integrated supplier performance reporting in M1/S1.
• Evolve supplier incentives to prioritize actions with the greatest business impact.
• Build scalable reporting and visualizations that move performance insights to action.
• Influence cross-functional partners through clear, data-driven recommendations.

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in advanced analytics, data modeling, and predictive modeling to solve complex business problems.
• Advanced SQL and data visualization skills, with Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong data storytelling and influence, translating complex analysis into clear actions for senior leaders.
• Ability to connect large, complex datasets and identify relationships, root causes, and business impact.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with experience driving cross-functional work.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Analytics, and/or Merchandising; Product and Engineering experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end analytics initiatives and deliver measurable business value.

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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 4 years'
experience in data analytics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Certificate in business analytics, data mining, or statistical analysis

Masters: Business Administration, Masters: Information Systems, Masters: Statistics

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.