(USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning
About The Position
The Manager, Merchandising Planning, applies advanced expertise to develop and execute strategic action plans that align with business objectives and customer needs. This role leads financial forecasting, assortment planning, and promotional strategy by leveraging data analytics and market insights. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager drives informed decisions to optimize category performance and profitability. The position emphasizes continuous business improvement and effective communication to influence outcomes and support company values. This role also fosters a high-performing environment focused on delivering measurable business results through disciplined planning and execution. The Baby team is dedicated to making Walmart the leading destination for parents and caregivers. The team delivers an exceptional omnichannel experience by providing the right assortment, value, and convenience across stores and digital platforms. As a Financial Planner, you will collaborate with merchants to develop assortment strategies, manage category financial performance, and transform data into actionable insights. The team focuses on identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and influencing business decisions that drive growth while ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in merchandising and category management with strong financial forecasting capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply business intelligence to drive assortment planning and promotional strategies.
- Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and developing actionable financial plans.
- Strong influencing skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and guide decision-making.
- Ability to assess business health, identify opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership.
- Proficiency in leveraging data analysis tools to support strategic category and financial planning.
- Commitment to ethical standards and fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 2 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area.
- OR 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Negotiating terms and costing
- Retail Link
- Supervisory
- Masters: Marketing
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute merchandising plans using data-driven insights to optimize category performance and financial outcomes.
- Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to influence feature, promotion, and assortment strategies based on historical data and customer behavior.
- Analyze category health and provide actionable recommendations to improve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Communicate financial results and strategic insights to leadership and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and best practices in merchandising planning.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
