Manager, Automation Engineering – Accelerated Pickup & Delivery

Job description

**Position Summary...**

**What you'll do...**

Walmart’s Accelerated Pickup & Delivery (APD) Team is at the forefront of retail innovation, delivering the solutions needed to implement and leverage automated fulfillment systems within our stores.

This team works with a high degree of cross-functional partnership across Operations, Store support, Finance, Real Estate, Vendor Partners and more to seamlessly integrate automated and manual processes, improving both the customer and associate experience.

As a Manager, Automation Engineering, you will be a key individual contributor and the role will be based in Bentonville, Arkansas.

In this role, you will lead initiatives to design, implement, and optimize automation systems across our Store fulfillment network.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize advanced analytics, and champion continuous improvement to deliver impactful business results.

You will help unlock economic value & ROI of key engineering initiatives and be involved in the project management and governance of initiatives related to building APDs across Walmart stores.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Leverage data analysis tools to explore complex datasets, develop hypotheses, and present actionable insights to influence strategic decisions.
+ Identify, implement, and drive technology change within the scope of store fulfillment automation.
+ Use visualization tools to represent data and construct compelling stories for stakeholders.
+ Interpret information to quantify outcomes of Store fulfillment automation decisions and recommend and implement process improvements.
+ Analyze and design business processes, offering recommendations and documenting obstacles for effective implementation.
+ Support the development of business cases, ROI calculation, and recommendations for automation projects.
+ Communicate confidently and concisely with team members and business partners, presenting data-driven results and recommendations.
+ Assess tasks for automation potential and assist in analyzing space and cost requirements for automation in Stores.
+ Plan and estimate projects, manage multiple timelines, and produce standard project status reports.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and share relevant information, taking a one-team approach to achieve business goals.
+ Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends, outliers, and correlations in operational and financial data.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
+ Proven experience in automation engineering, process design, or supply chain / store operations including delivering key metrics and financials.
+ Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, AI and visualization tools.
+ Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
+ Experience with CAD, and mechanical/electrical layout design in an Automation environment.
+ Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

_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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process._

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- 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 Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Option 2: 4 years’
experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

**Preferred Qualifications...**

_Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position.

If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._

Masters: Computer Engineering

**Primary Location...**

702 Sw 8Th St, 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.
Walmart, Inc.

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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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