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Senior Manager, Demand Planning - Hardlines, leads advanced forecasting initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. This role drives data-driven strategies using statistical modeling, machine learning, and cross-functional collaboration to anticipate demand trends and mitigate risks. The position requires strong analytical expertise to influence financial outcomes and operational performance while fostering continuous improvement and innovation. By partnering with merchandising, supply chain, and operations teams, the Senior Manager ensures alignment with business objectives and delivers actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.
What you'll do: - Lead demand forecasting efforts using advanced statistical models, machine learning, and data visualization to drive accurate business planning.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Operations to address efficiency challenges and optimize inventory levels.
- Analyze customer buying behaviors, market trends, and competitor data to inform demand strategies and mitigate risks.
- Develop and communicate actionable insights and forecast quality assessments to organizational leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and fostering a data-driven culture within the team.
- Manage resource allocation and train team members on forecasting methodologies and best practices.
What you'll bring: - Extensive experience in demand forecasting using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management and the ability to address efficiency breakdowns and logistics challenges.
- Proficiency in data analysis and digital tools to extract insights, anticipate risks, and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with merchandising, supply chain, and operations partners.
- Expertise in financial management, including analyzing profit and loss impacts and developing business cases.
- Proven leadership in developing forecasting teams and delivering actionable insights to organizational leadership.
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.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field and 3 years' experience in the retail and/or supply chain industry.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in the retail and/or supply chain industry.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, purchasing, or related field, Leading a cross-functional team
Primary Location...601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
