(USA) Senior Manager - AI & Automation (Last Mile Demand & Supply Planning)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Join Walmart’s AI Revolution in Last-Mile Delivery

In Walmart’s Last-Mile Delivery team, we’re building intelligent systems that combine real-time data, AI agents, and scalable platforms to power our delivery infrastructure. Spark Driver—our largest last-mile network—now spans all 50 states, reaches over 94% of U.S. households, and plays a pivotal role in Walmart’s eCommerce growth by enabling fast, flexible, and cost-effective fulfillment.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of AI & Automation - Last Mile Delivery Planning to lead the development of intelligent, data-driven supply and demand planning systems that balance driver supply with fulfillment demand for 52 weeks outlook—at massive scale. You will build and refine AI-led automation that leverage ML to predict driver supply and demand while balancing supply and demand via advanced planning engine to optimize last-mile profitability, fulfillment speed, on-time delivery, and driver experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop AI-powered Supply and Demand Planning systems for Last-Mile Delivery business, automate S&OP process while optimizing supply and demand strategies.
• Develop advanced ML systems that forecast 52-weeks out driver Supply and Demand at store, market, and national levels across various fulfillment channels for Walmart Last Mile Delivery.
• Develop optimization systems, with predictive simulation and scenario evaluation capabilities, to balance supply and demand.
• Partner with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Data Science to pilot test and scale AI powered S&OP system across entire US market.  
• Create strategy, roadmap, and BRD documents partnering with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Data Science for forecasting and S&OP optimization systems.
• Communicate project status updates (against goals) through narratives and business reviews to leadership and peers.
• Define, track, and deep dive KPIs as related to supply and demand planning and AI system effectiveness. 
• Provide thought-leadership to Walmart LMD leadership and business partners in delivering AI / ML solutions to strategic areas.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in applied AL/ML, supply & demand planning, last mile optimization, tech product management for supply chain planning systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate data into operational impact.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Experience collaborating across product, operations, and technical teams.
• Effective communicator with an ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in applied AL/ML, supply & demand planning, last mile optimization, tech product management for supply chain planning systems.
• Supply Chain Planning Automation, Optimization, and Transformation: Experience in developing and implementing large scale supply chain optimization systems and / or leading large scale supply chain planning transformation and automation.
• Roadmap Creation & Prioritization: Experience in developing complex roadmaps, evaluating and making tradeoffs, and driving prioritizations aligning with business priorities and strategies.
• Launch & Scaling: Experience in leading cross functional teams in executing launches and scaling systematic solutions. Experience in building Go-To-Market strategy and launch execution plan, performing A/B tests, and defining metrics and measuring outcomes.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Experiences in leading cross functional teams, influence w/o authority, and demonstrate strong ownership working in a matrix organization.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Experiences with presenting to senior leadership.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to use data and metrics to test hypothesis, validate assumptions, and evaluate outcomes.