Job Description

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What you'll do...

The Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning, leads strategic merchandise planning and financial forecasting to optimize category performance. This role leverages advanced data analysis and visualization tools to drive informed decisions, aligning forecasts with cross-functional inputs. The position requires developing and executing category strategies, managing inventory, and supporting vendor negotiations to enhance profitability. The manager collaborates closely with merchandising and omni-channel teams to anticipate customer demand and improve operational effectiveness. This leadership role also fosters team development while ensuring adherence to company policies and promoting continuous improvement in planning processes.
About the team:

The Merchandising Execution team ensures optimal product availability across channels, supporting seamless shopping experiences. Collaborating with Merchants, the team translates assortment strategies into actionable plans that enhance inventory productivity, in-stock performance, and financial results. Operating at an enterprise level, the team drives key inventory, service, and profitability decisions. Members apply expertise in inventory management, forecasting, supply chain coordination, and data analysis to optimize product flow and address supply challenges. Their work directly influences customer satisfaction and business success in a dynamic retail environment.
What you'll do:

• Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to develop actionable insights that influence merchandising decisions.
• Drive category and subcategory financial forecasting, aligning projections with cross-functional input and market trends.
• Collaborate with merchant partners to develop and execute category strategies, including assortment, feature, and promotion planning.
• Support budgeting processes by building financial targets and managing Open to Buy discussions.
• Analyze vendor performance and provide financial inputs for negotiations and joint business planning.
• Lead line reviews and modular walkthroughs to assess merchandise performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing and accountable work environment.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in merchandise planning, financial forecasting, and category management for complex categories.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights and influence strategic decisions.
• Expertise in customer demand planning and inventory management with an omni-channel customer focus.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category-level financial targets and budget recommendations.
• Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally to align forecasts and drive business plans.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and support negotiation processes with financial insights.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
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.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area. OR 6 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Negotiating terms and costing, Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility, Retail Link, SupervisoryMasters: Marketing

Primary Location...

600 Integrity Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.