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 Staff, Data Scientist

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Position Summary... Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring Belonging awareness. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
What youll do...
About the Team :
Centroid team at Walmart serves as the backbone of Walmarts end-to-end supply chain strategy. They are entrusted with the task of designing and implementing a long-term supply chain strategy that uses advanced data analytics and data science. Their primary objective is to ensure that Walmart provides top-tier customer service while supporting the increasing demand over time and simultaneously operating at low and efficient costs.
The team utilizes sophisticated data analysis methods to understand patterns, identify potential bottlenecks, and predict future trends. This enables them to optimize processes, make informed business decisions, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
One of Centroids key responsibilities also includes the creation of a Digital Twin Simulation platform for Walmarts supply chain. This innovative tool allows the team to test and validate all future strategies and tactical decisions before they are launched operationally. It also enables a deep assessment of long-term strategic sensitivity.
In essence, the Centroid teams work is integral to ensuring Walmarts supply chain is robust, flexible, and capable of adapting to ever-changing market demands. Their work helps to keep Walmart at the forefront of retail supply chain management, delivering exceptional service to customers while maintaining efficient operational costs.
What Youll do :
  • Develop and manage advanced data analytics models to optimize supply chain strategies, balancing customer satisfaction with operational cost and asset efficiency.
  • Leverage data analytics to identify opportunities for improvement and drive impactful results through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Establish relationships across Walmart functional areas to identify best practices, solicit data/input, coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives, and rally support for data-driven recommendations.
  • Secure alignment and support from relevant business partners and management for data-centric projects, leading discussions to drive necessary change.
  • Utilize all available data resources effectively to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Communicate data insights clearly and persuasively through emails, verbal discussions, and presentations, tailoring communication methods to the audience for maximum impact.
  • Collaborate with multiple supply chain business teams to proactively identify, assess, and leverage cost-saving and service improvement opportunities through advanced data analytics.
  • Utilize advanced analytics models to derive insights that will inform policy design across various supply chain areas, laying out multiple scenarios and performing sensitivity analysis.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers to productionize and scale advanced analytics models as needed.
  • Develop and present compelling data-driven narratives/documents/visuals to influence key stakeholders in their decision-making.
  • Provide coaching and training support to other team members in the supply chain area, leveraging your expertise in advanced data analytics.
What Youll bring :
  • Strong analytical acumen with technical expertise in Advanced Data Analytics and modelling
  • Expert in SQL, - BigQuery like cloud data platforms.
  • Expert in programming in Python, (or R)
  • Experience in using data visualization tools like Tableau and Looker and be able to drive powerful insights.
  • Experience working with large data sets and distributed computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, and/or Spark)
  • Experience in operating from a cloud environment such as Google Could Platform or Microsoft Azure.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, plus ability to work with cross functional teams of technical and non-technical members.
  • Strong ability to understand the business and have good stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Experience of working in cross-functional environment and leading or mentoring teams.
About Walmart Global Tech
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Flexible, hybrid work
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Minimum Qualifications...
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...
Primary Location... G, 1, 3, 4, 5 Floor, Building 11, Sez, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India

Job Classification

Industry: Retail
Functional Area / Department: Data Science & Analytics
Role Category: Data Science & Machine Learning
Role: Data Scientist
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Walmart
Location(s): Bengaluru

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Keyskills:   Supply chain Data analysis Supply chain management Networking Analytical Consulting Programming Analytics Python SQL

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