Manager, Merchandising Planning – Bake & Event Planning

Jobtailor; 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

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: The (USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning, applies advanced expertise to develop and execute strategic action plans that align with business objectives and customer needs. This role leads financial forecasting, category management, and data-driven analysis to optimize merchandising performance and profitability. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager influences promotional strategies, budget development, and business decisions while maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards. The position requires strong leadership in driving continuous improvement, leveraging insights to guide teams, and delivering measurable financial results that support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer value.

About the team: The team provides essential support for planning analytics and profit and loss management within the D67 Bake/Event business. It leverages data analysis and financial forecasting to guide category management and merchandising decisions. Collaborating across functions, the team drives alignment on forecasts and promotional strategies to optimize business outcomes. By applying insights from market trends and customer behavior, the team influences financial targets and operational plans. This group is committed to delivering accurate financial perspectives and actionable recommendations that enhance performance and support the company’s strategic goals.

What you'll do:

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

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 actionable insights.
• Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and developing category financial targets.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner cross-functionally and align forecasting and promotional strategies.
• Demonstrated capability to assess business health, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency in using data visualization tools to communicate findings and influence decision-making.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment.

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 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, SupervisoryMasters: Marketing

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.