Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning - Young Adult Apparel

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager in Merchandising Planning, where your expertise in financial strategy and data analytics will drive operational excellence in a dynamic retail environment. You will lead a multi-million-dollar merchandise category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop budgets and foster a culture of accountability. With competitive pay and performance bonuses, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence business outcomes and help millions of customers live better. Embrace the challenge and make a significant impact in the retail industry.

Benefits

401(k) Match

Performance Bonuses

Paid Parental Leave

Health Plans

PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, or forecasting.
• Experience negotiating terms and managing P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy development for merchandise categories.
• Provide data-driven insights and evaluate business performance.

Skills

Data Analytics

Financial Strategy Development

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

6 Years of Relevant Experience

Tools

Retail Link

Job description

Position Summary...

Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning – Young Adult Apparel
Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR

At Walmart, we leverage critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence in a dynamic omni-channel retail environment. We help people save money so they can live better, which guides our decisions and shapes the future of retail. Your role as a Senior Manager in Merchandise Planning involves leading financial strategy development for a merchandise category, similar to a CFO of a multi-million-dollar category. You will work with cross-functional teams, using data analytics to drive sales growth and maintain profitability, developing budgets based on historical trends, and fostering a culture of accountability.

What you'll do...

• You’re a forward-thinker capable of understanding problems holistically and developing innovative solutions.
• You’re influential, able to evaluate complex decisions and motivate others through effective storytelling.
• You’re a self-starter who adapts to an ever-changing retail environment.
• You have a strong understanding of financials and can translate complex data into actionable insights.

What you’ll bring:

• Providing data-driven insights to influence initiatives and strategies impacting business results.
• Evaluating business performance through analytics to understand what’s working and predict outcomes.
• Collaborating across teams to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions.
• Communicating effectively to achieve leadership alignment and influence stakeholders.
• Navigating ambiguous environments with multiple stakeholders and KPIs to improve business outcomes.

The above description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The full job description will be provided during the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, health plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart is committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all identities and ideas.

Who We Are

Join Walmart to help over 275 million customers live better. We are a leader in inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement, offering a supportive environment to bring your whole self to work. Discover why we are a global leader in retail and inclusion. Learn more at careers.walmart.com.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or 6 years’ experience in related areas. Alternatively, 6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience negotiating terms and costing, Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility, familiarity with Retail Link, and supervisory experience. Education in Marketing or a related field is preferred.

Primary Location

600 Integrity Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America