Director, Data Analytics – Sensory Science, Merchandise Experience

Walmart

Director of Sensory Science leading strategy and operations at Sam's Club. Overseeing sensory evaluation processes integrated with member feedback to improve products.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading sensory science initiatives, leveraging data analysis and emerging technologies to drive innovation and operational excellence. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and translate scientific insights into actionable business strategies.

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Data AnalysisData ScienceStatisticsMachine LearningBusiness Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData ScienceStatisticsMachine LearningOperations ResearchApplied MathematicsEconometricsData VisualizationStatistical ModelingPredictive Analytics

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCoachingStrategic LeadershipInnovation CultureOperational Excellence

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonSparkScalaRPower BITableau

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingHealthcareECommerceConsumer Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonScalaSparkSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Sensory Science, building scalable capabilities that improve speed, quality, and business impact
Develop and coach a high-performing team while establishing scientific standards, operational excellence, and a culture of innovation
Oversee end-to-end sensory operations, including methodologies, supplier partnerships, resource planning, and national testing programs
Advance the use of AI and emerging technologies to modernize research
Serve as the strategic sensory leader for Merchandising, Product Development, Quality, Packaging, and Consumer Insights, translating scientific findings into actionable recommendations that improve products and elevate the Member experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 5 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 3 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field
7 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field. 2 years' supervisory experience
Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field, PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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