Position Summary... We are seeking a strategic, data-driven leader to join our team as Director, Data Science Last Mile. In this high-impact role, you will lead the development and execution of science, analytics and strategy initiatives to optimize our last-mile delivery operations. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams Operations, Product, Engineering, and Finance to uncover insights, shape decisions, and drive measurable improvements in delivery speed, cost, and customer experience. This role requires a unique blend of analytical depth, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to build scalable systems, guide data-informed decision-making, and help shape the future of our delivery network.
What youll do... Our Team
Who We Are: A cross-functional team driving Walmart s last mile innovation, blending operations, product, and data science to redefine delivery speed and cost.
What We Do: We build and scale delivery capabilities that meet customer expectations for speed and flexibility, while optimizing Walmart s end-to-end supply chain.
Why It Matters: Our work powers Walmart s promise to deliver what customers want, when they want it, and how they want it at the lowest possible cost.
What youll do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-5 Senior Managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
- Set and execute the strategic vision for Last Mile Delivery, leveraging data science to drive business outcomes.
- Influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including executive leadership, to align on priorities and deliver measurable impact.
- Oversee the development and optimization of advanced analytics, algorithms, and models to improve delivery speed and reduce costs.
- Drive the adoption of digital and data-driven solutions to scale Walmart s in-house delivery capabilities.
- Monitor key performance indicators and ensure continuous improvement in delivery operations.
What youll bring:
- Strong data analytics expertise and business acumen, with a proven ability to translate insights into strategic action.
- Exceptional communication and persuasion skills, with experience influencing at all organizational levels, including executives.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing high-performing data science teams.
- Deep digital background with a passion for innovation and operational optimization.
- Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- (Preferred) Experience in supply chain operations, last mile delivery, or related analytics-driven domains.
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Minimum Qualifications...
Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: Bachelors degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 6 years experience in an analytics related field. Option 2: Masters degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 4 years experience in an analytics related field. Option 3: 8 years experience in an analytics or related field. 2 years supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Primary Location... BLOCK- 1, PRESTIGE TECH PACIFIC PARK, SY NO. 38/1, OUTER RING ROAD KADUBEESANAHALLI, , India