The Senior Data Scientist will play a critical role in Sam’s Club’s Media Access Platform (MAP) team, focusing on the development of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, frameworks, and measurement solutions to support sales and supplier success. This individual will work closely with key suppliers, campaign managers, media activation, product, and engineering teams to deliver actionable insights, optimize media performance, and drive innovation.
MAP is a very fast-growing area and important to Sam's overall strategy. This role would serve a vital role working with the MAP sales team and third-party suppliers to determine how to deliver the most effective ads to members. The role requires hands on analytics skills, working knowledge in statistical and business intelligence tools, coding, and automation, media domain experience, business acumen, problem solving skills as well as strong communication and presentation skills.
What You’ll Do:
Analyze retail media campaign performance across various channels, providing actionable insights to optimize spend and ROI.Lead strategic analytics and AI automation efforts for business partners, including campaign measurement and predictive modeling.Perform hands-on modeling and complex analyses using Python, Databricks, SQL and/or R.Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, PowerBI, or equivalent tools to communicate insights effectively.Apply Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate campaign insights, generate reports, and build Q&A systems for internal teams and suppliers.Design and implement intelligent analytics workflows that translate business questions into actionable insights.Explain complex analytics outputs in simple, actionable terms to internal teams and suppliers.Partner with product, engineering, and sales stakeholders to develop novel AI solutions that guide decision-making and generate insights to drive revenue and efficiency.Contribute to cross-functional initiatives by developing and applying AI-driven analytics tools that support campaign strategies and business decisions.Lead initiatives to standardize processes, create reusable frameworks, and scale analytics capabilities across the team.What You’ll Bring:
Prior experience in data science, analytics, or modeling with a strong background in retail media or digital advertising analytics.Ability to distill complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for suppliers, campaign managers, and business stakeholders.Strong coding skills in Python, SQL, and/or R, with the ability to write production-level code.Experience in predictive modeling, measurement frameworks, and AI automation.Proficiency in dashboard development and data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).Experience in developing large language models (LLMs) application, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen to balance technical and strategic priorities.Excellent communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders across sales, product, engineering, and suppliers.A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, agile environment.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
Prior experience working with CPG large suppliers or high-stakes client-facing analytics.Experience in developing frameworks, best practices, or reusable analytics solutions.2+ years in media analytics or retail media domain.Experience applying LLMs or AI/ML solutions to business problems.Hands-on experience with Text-to-SQL based application.About Sam's Club:
Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
Future Ways of Working:
Our company's success can be attributed to our employees. While technology has allowed us to be effective while working remotely, there is no substitute for being in the office together; it helps to shape our culture, collaborate, innovate, build relationships, and move more quickly. We strive to provide flexibility in order to promote a healthy work-life balance but recognize that in-person interactions are important to our culture and shared success. We'll meet in person on a regular and purposeful basis.
Benefits:
Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sam’s Club is an Equal Opportunity 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 welcoming of all people.
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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.
- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a company 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.
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 3 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 2- Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 1 years' experience in an analytics related field. Option 3 - 5 years' experience in an 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.
Data science, machine learning, optimization models, Master’s degree 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, 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...2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, 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. About Sam's Club Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners.Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
Sam’s Club is an Equal Opportunity 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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.