Manager, Supply Planning - Fresh Meat - Sam's Club

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Planning, leads the development and execution of replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and ensure seamless product availability. This role leverages advanced data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to address supply chain challenges, enhance supplier performance, and drive operational efficiency. The position requires strategic decision-making informed by market trends, financial insights, and customer behavior. By fostering strong partnerships across merchandising, finance, and operations, the manager supports business objectives while maintaining high standards of integrity and continuous improvement within a dynamic retail environment.

About the team: The fresh meat and seafood supply planning team manages the flow of fresh inventory across distribution centers and clubs. Collaborating with merchants, suppliers, and replenishment partners, the team ensures key metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory levels, and product presentation are achieved. Responsibilities include order management, forecasting, and supplier coordination. Team members maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure supply reliability and operational efficiency. Their efforts support Sam’s Club’s commitment to consistently delivering quality products to members while optimizing supply chain performance through data analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in supply chain management, including replenishment planning and logistics coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analysis tools to drive strategic decision-making.
• Experience managing supplier performance and resolving supply issues through effective communication and escalation protocols.
• Financial acumen to interpret profit and loss statements and support business case development.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, and operations teams to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical standards, and fostering a culture of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze merchandise sales data and industry trends to inform supply planning decisions and optimize inventory levels.
• Develop replenishment plans in collaboration with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure product availability.
• Monitor supplier performance, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions to maintain supply chain efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics tools to identify root causes of supply issues and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional partners to align strategies and resolve operational challenges.
• Support financial planning by analyzing profit and loss impacts related to supply planning activities.

Benefits

• 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U is a company 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees