Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning (Process & System Owner)

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

44d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning Process & System Owner serves as the central point of contact and process owner for all merchandise planning functions at Sam's Club. You will lead the management of planning systems, oversee process design and change management, and act as the primary liaison between Planning, Merchandising, and Technology teams. This role ensures planning systems operate seamlessly, processes evolve with business initiatives, and planners are equipped with the tools and training they need to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field and 2 years experience in finance or related field OR 6 years experience in finance or related field.
2 years of supervisory experience OR 1 year experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.

Nice To Haves

Negotiating terms and costing
Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility
Retail Link
Supervisory
Masters: Marketing
Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Responsibilities

Manage merchandise planning systems (PBC, SAP) and ensure accurate execution of key processes such as month-end close, reporting, and adjustments.
Partner with Tech teams to resolve issues, guide system enhancements, and maintain a 12-18 month roadmap.
Lead training, documentation, and change management for planning processes and tools.
Act as the central link between Planning and Merchandising, driving clear communication, education, and alignment across teams.

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. 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.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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.

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