Data-Driven Merchandising Planning Lead

Socket.dev; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Merchandising Planning in Bentonville, AR to lead forecasting, category planning, and data-driven analysis across the D67 Bake/Event business. You will guide cross-functional teams, influence promotions, manage budgets, and drive profitability while upholding ethics and company policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable financial results to support Walmart’s operational excellence and customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field with 2 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area or 4 years’ experience in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting and category planning using data analytics and BI to project results and align cross-functional teams.
• Influence feature and promotional strategies by analyzing historical performance and demand trends to optimize inventory and pricing.
• Provide actionable insights to improve category performance, profitability, and customer outcomes.
• Develop and manage category budgets with accurate targets and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business health, identify opportunities, and drive strategic decisions.
• Foster continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and promoting talent development.

Skills

Merchandising

Category management

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Manager, Merchandising Planning in Bentonville, AR to lead forecasting, category planning, and data-driven analysis across the D67 Bake/Event business. You will guide cross-functional teams, influence promotions, manage budgets, and drive profitability while upholding ethics and company policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering measurable financial results to support Walmart’s operational excellence and customer value.