Senior Director, Data Science – Pricing, Merchandising, Supply Chain

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Position SummaryAs a Senior Director of Data Science, you will lead Walmart’s AI strategy and execution across Pricing, Merchandising, Supply Chain for International Markets. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the design and delivery of AI-powered platforms and agentic intelligence systems that shape the future of how Walmart prices, sources, and moves products globally. You will guide a diverse team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and applied researchers to build scalable, responsible, and adaptive AI solutions that power Walmart’s global retail ecosystem—impacting millions of customers and associates across markets. What you’ll do...

• Lead High-Impact Data Science TeamsBuild, mentor, and inspire world-class data science teams across Pricing, Merchandising, and Supply Chain domains, driving innovation and measurable business outcomes.
• Shape Walmart’s Global AI Platform StrategyDevelop and execute the roadmap for Walmart’s next-generation AI and data science platform—a unified ecosystem that scales across US and  international markets to support pricing optimization, inventory planning, and omnichannel merchandising.
• Drive Agentic AI InnovationChampion the creation of agentic AI systems—autonomous, context-aware solutions that reason, act, and adapt dynamically to real-world business needs. These include intelligent decision agents for demand forecasting, supply chain resilience, pricing elasticity, and assortment personalization.
• Advance Data Science at ScalePartner with technology, product, and business leadership to operationalize advanced machine learning and causal inference models into production environments at enterprise scale.
• Deliver Global ImpactCollaborate with Walmart International’s data and product organizations to ensure alignment of AI model governance frameworks across markets, driving consistent insights and platform interoperability.
• Champion Responsible & Explainable AIEmbed responsible AI principles into Walmart’s modeling ecosystem—ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability across automated decision systems.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if...

• You’re a visionary leader who blends business acumen with deep technical expertise.
• You’ve built large-scale, production-grade AI or platforms in complex, multi-market environments.
• You’re passionate about agentic AI and believe in creating intelligent systems that learn and adapt to dynamic business contexts.
• You thrive at the intersection of data strategy, product innovation, and global operations.
• You inspire teams to think big, execute precisely, and move fast with purpose.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or AI-related fields, with 7+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven success leading AI and ML initiatives in global retail, eCommerce, or supply chain domains.
• Expertise in AI platforms, MLOps, and agentic AI systems using frameworks such as LangChain, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and reinforcement learning paradigms.
• Deep understanding of pricing science, demand forecasting, optimization, and retail merchandising.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with engineering and product teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, AI, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field.

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 $160,000.00 - $320,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - 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.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 7years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science,Information Technology or related field and 5 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 9 years' experience in an analytics or relatedfield.3 years' supervisory experience.

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, Supervisory experience, 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.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.