Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The role will report to the Sr Manager of Capacity Solutions - Analytics within Inbound Transportation and is a pivotal opportunity in Bentonville, AR. This associate works alongside a skilled team of transportation capacity operators. The role focuses on developing, refining, and maintaining transportation capacity visibility and freight flow. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and interpret demand signals to anticipate workload needs and leverage spot market rates to help control cost. They create compelling visuals advocating for additional capacity and assist peers in communicating sporadic rate increases across the organization. Utilizing data insights, they will make informed decisions, understanding spot market swings and providing actionable plans to organizational leaders. These plans derived from operational feedback, inform capacity strategies across the organization, and enhance operational efficiency. Overall, this role serves as a key player in the transportation network's adaptability, leveraging data visualization and predictive analytics to shape strategic decisions. Operating at the node of data analysis, operational dynamics, and strategic planning, they facilitate organizational agility and growth. Based in Bentonville, AR, this role will offer a dynamic professional environment at the forefront of the organization's operational landscape, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and impactful decision-making. 

You’ll sweep us off our feet if you have… 

• Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal; with ability to communicate / present to Operations teams, also ability to express complex technical topics clearly & easily. 
• Proficiency in Big Query, SQL, and GCP. 
• Proficiency in visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. 
• Experience with Python. 
• 2-3 years’ experience working with carriers.
• Strong pricing experience within a 3PL environment.
• Familiarity with industry pricing tools.
• Can effectively synthesize, visualize, and story-tell using data. 
• Ability to communicate across several partners; including operators, carrier partners, product managers, data analysts, engineers, and data scientists. 
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and often lack of clarity, demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines. 

You’ll make an impact by… 

• Partnering with our data science teams to develop best-in-class capabilities to identify defects programmatically, proactively and intelligently, and enable root cause analysis and case management to eliminate defects. 
• Ensuring final deliverables are actionable and communicated in a way that drives quantifiable business benefit in terms of improved efficiencies or improved decision making. 
• Examples of deliverables could range from data base management, scorecard development, reporting and visualization development and automation, descriptive analytics followed by predictive /prescriptive analytics. 
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholders. Build productive and positive relationships across the organization at all levels to drive influence. 

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.

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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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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.

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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 $70,000.00-$130,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field and 2 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or related area. 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Fleet management, dispatch, or network analysis, Retail Logistics Operations

Masters: Business, Masters: Logistics, Masters: Supply Chain

Six Sigma - Certification

Primary Location...

311 North Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America