Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics - Network Flow Strategy & Optimization

Posted:
1/17/2026, 9:13:41 AM

Location(s):
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Position Summary...

Own end-to-end network flow strategy and execution optimization to enable scalable SKU growth, predictable product movement, and efficient use of capacity across Walmart’s distribution network. This role bridges network design and in-network execution, translating advanced analytics into measurable availability, GMV, and cost impact.

What you'll do...

  • Design flexible, multi-tier network flow strategies that optimize SKU placement, availability, and cost across FC, RDC, FDC, and IDC nodes.
  • Define SKU-level flow paths, including BreakPack and full-case strategies, to unlock network optionality and resilience.
  • Build outbound smoothing, release timing, and dynamic batching capabilities aligned with pick-start windows and transportation schedules.
  • Optimize capacity balancing and bottleneck reduction across the network to improve throughput and service stability.
  • Develop optimization models and dashboards to monitor flow performance, identify constraints, and support executive decisions.
  • Partner with Inventory Planning, Transportation, and Operations to ensure strategies are executable and scalable.
What you'll bring...
  • Quantitative degree (OR, IE, Data Science, Math, Statistics, or similar).
  • 2+ years of experience with Python and SQL.
  • Experience with network flow, scheduling, batching, or capacity optimization.
  • Strong analytical rigor paired with operational judgment.
  • Ability to communicate complex models as clear business actions.
Bonus: Supply chain or logistics experience; Power BI, Dataiku, simulation tools, or enterprise data platforms. 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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 4 years' experience in data analytics or related field OR 6 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, Statistical programming languages (for example, SAS, R)

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

Primary Location...

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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.