Walmart

(USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning

Walmart$70K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field or equivalent retail experience.
  • 2 years of experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area; 4 years without a degree.
  • Proven expertise in merchandising and category management with financial forecasting skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and use business intelligence effectively.
  • Experience with profit and loss (P&L) management and actionable financial planning.
  • Strong collaboration skills across different business functions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and team performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute data-driven merchandising plans to boost category performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align forecasts and promotional strategies with goals.
  • Analyze sales trends and customer behavior to guide assortment and pricing decisions.
  • Monitor financial health of categories, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
  • Lead reviews of events and modular performances to enhance accountability and results.
  • Cultivate continuous improvement using digital tools in planning processes.

Benefits

  • Health coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Retirement benefits such as 401(k) and stock purchase options.
  • Comprehensive paid time off policies including PTO and family care leave.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits.
  • Employee discounts and Military Leave Pay options.
  • Education reimbursement program covering tuition and fees for various degrees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The (USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning, leads the development and execution of data-driven financial forecasts and category strategies to optimize business performance. This role partners cross-functionally to align merchandising plans with customer insights and market trends, driving informed decisions on features, promotions, and assortment. The manager provides actionable recommendations, supports budgeting processes, and delivers comprehensive financial reporting. By fostering collaboration and maintaining high ethical standards, this position ensures the achievement of business objectives while enhancing customer value and operational excellence within the merchandising function.
What you'll do:
  • Develop and execute merchandising plans using data-driven insights and financial forecasting to optimize category performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align forecasts, promotional strategies, and inventory allocation with business objectives.
  • Analyze sales trends, customer behavior, and market data to inform assortment and pricing decisions.
  • Monitor category financial health, providing regular updates and actionable recommendations to leadership.
  • Lead post-event and modular reviews to assess performance and drive accountability for results.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and best practices to enhance planning processes.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven expertise in merchandising and category management with strong financial forecasting skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and leverage business intelligence to drive category performance and strategic decisions.
  • Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and developing actionable financial plans.
  • Strong capability in feature and promotion management using historical data and market insights.
  • Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally to align forecasts and influence business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a high-performing team environment.
  • Proficient in communicating financial results and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.


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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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 2 years' experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area. OR 4 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, Retail Link, Supervisory

Masters: Marketing

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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2,300 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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