(USA) Director, Automation Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Director, Automation Engineering leads the development and implementation of advanced automation solutions to optimize supply chain processes. This role leverages data analysis and business acumen to influence strategic decisions, drive technology integration, and enhance operational efficiency. The position requires effective communication across teams and stakeholders to present insights and guide project execution. By fostering continuous improvement and managing complex automation initiatives, the Director ensures alignment with organizational objectives while delivering measurable value and supporting long-term innovation within the company.
About the team:
The International Supply Chain team delivers reliable service by enabling market transformation through automation and cost-effective strategies. Specializing in Distribution, Transportation, Flow & Inventory, and Global Logistics, the team integrates business and technology to convert platform and automation initiatives into measurable outcomes. With expertise in market operations and process improvement, the team safeguards investments, drives adoption, and sustains value. Collaborating across functions, they optimize supply chain execution, enhance operational excellence, and support continuous innovation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering lasting impact for the organization.
What you'll do:

• Lead the design, implementation, and integration of automation systems to optimize supply chain processes.
• Utilize data analysis tools to develop insights, influence strategic decisions, and present clear, fact-based recommendations.
• Manage complex projects, including planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technology adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and oversee financial evaluations to ensure return on investment for automation projects.
• Mentor and guide teams on best practices in automation engineering and process optimization.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in automation engineering and integration within complex supply chain environments.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret complex datasets and influence strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and monitor automation systems and technology interfaces.
• Advanced project management capabilities, including risk identification, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Business acumen to develop and evaluate business cases, ensuring measurable return on investment.
• Effective communication skills to present complex information clearly and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

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. 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. 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.
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 $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 a related field and 5 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 7
years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Doctorate: Computer Engineering, Masters: Computer Engineering

Primary Location...

703 Associate Dr, 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.