Senior, Data Analyst - Transportation Continuous...

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, AR, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $155,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Big Data Data Visualization R (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Power BI Scala (Programming Language) SQL Databases Tableau (Software) Scripting Apache Spark Information Technology
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Data Analytics

Job description

The Senior Data Analyst, Transportation Continuous Improvement helps identify areas of loss through analytics within transportation and leads implementation of lean methodologies to reduce loss, as well as develop, implement, and control process improvement.

About the team:

The Transportation Continuous Improvement team specializes in identifying inefficiencies through detailed data analysis and leading process enhancements using lean methodologies. Collaborating across functions, the team develops, implements, and monitors improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Members utilize advanced data analysis, visualization, and quality management techniques to support informed business decisions and optimize transportation processes. The team emphasizes clear communication, strategic problem-solving, and continuous improvement to deliver measurable results that align with organizational goals.

What you’ll do…

  • Advanced Analytics: Analyze complex datasets, develop visualizations, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions and improve business performance.

  • Influence & Collaboration: Build credibility through lateral and upward influence, partnering across teams to drive alignment, process optimization, and data-driven decisions.

  • Planning: Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, key metrics, and execution plans that drive organizational change.

  • Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and zero-loss principles to improve processes, reduce costs, and identify scalable growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Data visualization experience with tools like Tableau or PowerBI.

  • You have strong exploratory data analysis skills and ability to make analytical, data driven recommendations and solutions.

  • Project Management experience with end-to-end ownership of projects.

  • Intellectual curiosity that leads to process and business improvement.

  • You have compelling, persuasive oral and written communication skills and can build strong cross-functional relationships.

  • You have extreme ownership and Intellectual curiosity that leads to process and business improvement.

  • You are comfortable with shifting priorities in fast moving environment.

  • Transportation or supply chain experience a plus.

  • Six Sigma Certification a plus, 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.

Preferred Qualifications…

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)

Benefits & conditions

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., 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

About the company

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.

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