Staff, Data Scientist

(USA) Sam's Home Office AR Bentonville Home Office, United States

Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 110K - 220K

Walmart

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Position Summary...

Working at Sam’s Club means a career without boundaries. There’s always room to grow, to take on another challenge, to roll up your sleeves and contribute, and to find professional rewards for your hard work. Yes, we are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. But you’ll quickly find that we’re a company that wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Sam’s Club is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our clubs. Join us and you'll discover why our company is a world leader in belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

What you'll do...

The Staff Data Scientist will provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships, identifying business needs, and carrying out processes and practices. The role is in Bentonville, Arkansas (not open to remote candidates) In this fast-paced role, you’ll analyze live metrics, develop dashboards and models, and deliver actionable insights that directly influence overall club fulfilment and last-mile delivery execution. You'll collaborate with complex cross-functional teams to solve problems at scale and help shape how Sam’s responds to dynamic operational challenges. This is a high-visibility role built for analytical thinkers who thrive under pressure.

Business Partnerships:

Support senior leadership and provide insights on challenges and subsequent solutions to the issues.
Identify and focus key areas of businesses and provide process flow map on how to achieve them
Prepare initial presentation to communicate strategic recommendations based on research and data analysis.
Review the findings based on the feedback received from partners and provide insights based on the audience

Data Collection and Analysis:

In depth understanding of building data pipelines, data lakes etc in addition to being knowledgeable in SQL, Python and PowerBI
Address business problems by understanding the data sources location, integrate the data, perform subsequent analysis using SQL, Python and subsequently visualize the findings on a PowerBi dashboard.
Develop processes for the team so they can monitor and flag any outliers that the data represents.
Conduct exploratory analysis and inform team and counterparts of the findings.

Model Development:

Build and manage parts of algorithmic products/models and ensure segment aligns with overall product goals after verification with the existing tools.
Use the existing Walmart/Sam’s tools to verify the findings and run the simulations to test the thesis.
Formulate technical problems and solutions for data-related challenges.
Develop and implement algorithms for data analysis and modeling.

Proof of Concept and Testing:

Lead the pilot program across network. Understand the gaps and provide solution for implementations across network
Partner with stakeholders such as Business, Software Engineering, Data Science and Operation teams
Generate new ideas as an output of research, apply knowledge to come up with new information, and contribute to proof-of-concepts for projects.

Data Quality Management:

Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures.
Monitor data quality metrics and proactively identify and address issues.

Technical Skillsets:

Python
SQL
GCP
PowerBI
AI

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you

Python, SQL, GCP and PowerBI expertise
Presentation and Verbal communication skills
Previous Fulfilment experience

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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Live Better U is a company 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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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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.

Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 6 years' experience in an 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.

Data science, machine learning, optimization models, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Successful completion of one or more assessments in Python, Spark, Scala, or R, Using open source frameworks (for example, scikit learn, tensorflow, torch), We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.