Sales Planner

Advanced Personnel Resources, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sales Planner to support Walmart accounts in Greensboro. The role manages Walmart system operations, supports account activities, and analyzes performance to drive recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in apparel/consumer goods, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and Walmart partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience in apparel or consumer goods roles (Sales Planner, Sales Specialist, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel/PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Walmart Retail Link and/or Scintilla is preferred.
• Retail math and merchandising principles understood.

Responsibilities

• Manage Walmart item setup, maintenance, and system operations.
• Coordinate contracts, order/assortment summaries, and prepack requirements for order execution.
• Maintain imagery and product dimensions for in-store modulars and shipping.
• Support sell-in presentations with analyses, reports, and materials to track performance.
• Build relationships with Walmart buying, planning, replenishment teams; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking an experienced Sales Planner for a new opportunity with our client in the Greensboro area. The Sales Planner specifically supports the Walmart business across one or more assigned product categories. This role is responsible for managing Walmart system operations, supporting account management activities, maintaining strong relationships with Walmart buying teams, providing analytical and reporting support, and assisting with a variety of projects to support ongoing business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Walmart item setup, maintenance, and system operations.
• Coordinate contracts, order and assortment summaries, and prepack requirements to support order execution and internal business needs.
• Maintain modular imagery and product dimensions to support in-store modulars and shipping logistics.
• Assist with sell-in presentations by preparing analyses, reports, and supporting materials to track business performance and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Walmart buying, planning, and replenishment teams, while collaborating cross-functionally with internal departments including Replenishment, Merchandising, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Customer Service.
• Support various account-related projects and requests, including Walmart editorial and marketing sample requests, internal product imagery, meeting sample preparation, sell-in deck and room setup, AEX order review and feedback, price forms, and other ad hoc business initiatives.
• Provide analytical support and assist with ongoing business reporting, issue resolution, and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 3–5 years of related experience within the apparel or consumer goods industry in roles such as Sales Planner, Sales Specialist, Sales Coordinator, Account Executive, Business Intelligence Analyst, Buyer, or Merchandiser.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience navigating retail systems; familiarity with Walmart Retail Link and/or Scintilla is highly preferred.
• Understanding of retail math and merchandising principles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external customer partners.