Senior Planner

24 Seven Talent; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a highly analytical Senior Planner to support and scale a Walmart business in a fast-paced apparel environment. This role sits at the intersection of planning, merchandising, analytics, and supply chain, with direct Walmart planning responsibilities.

You will own forecasting, in-season and pre-season planning, inventory management, replenishment, and assortment analysis, partnering with Walmart Merchants and cross-functional teams to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Direct Walmart planning experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Walmart Merchants and cross-functional teams to develop assortment and inventory strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, aligning product flow with Walmart demand and store-level opportunities.
• Lead pre-season planning, margin planning, and target setting while driving in-season optimization.
• Build scalable reporting and deliver weekly sales recaps highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead detailed store-, door-, zone-, and regional-level analysis to identify patterns and localize assortments.
• Analyze performance across Walmart brick-and-mortar and eCommerce channels.
• Manage ATS and replenishment strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels and maximize sales velocity.
• Develop and maintain weekly ladder plans by item.

Skills

Walmart planning

Store- and door-level analysis

Forecasting

Inventory management

Replenishment

Assortment analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Walmart Retail Link

Scintilla

ERP systems

A2000

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical, data-driven Senior Planner to support and scale a growing Walmart business. This is a critical role at the intersection of planning, merchandising, analytics, and supply chain, supporting a high-volume branded apparel business.

Reporting directly to the VP of Planning, the Senior Planner will own key aspects of forecasting, pre-season and in-season planning, inventory management, replenishment, and assortment analysis.

Direct Walmart planning experience is required for this role, including hands-on experience with Walmart Retail Link. We’re looking for someone who understands the Walmart ecosystem, has strong retail math skills, and can dive deep into store- and door-level performance to identify opportunities and drive the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Walmart Merchants and internal cross-functional teams across Sales, Merchandising, Production, and Finance to develop assortment and inventory strategies that drive profitable growth.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, aligning product flow and size curves with Walmart demand and store-level opportunities.
• Lead pre-season planning, margin planning, and target setting while driving in-season optimization and course correction.
• Build scalable reporting and deliver weekly sales recaps highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze performance across Walmart brick-and-mortar and eCommerce channels.
• Lead detailed store-, door-, zone-, and regional-level analysis to identify performance patterns and localize assortments.
• Utilize Walmart Retail Link and Scintilla to analyze sales, inventory, stock-to-sales, turns, sell-through, and other key performance metrics.
• Analyze size selling and recommend sizing strategies by region and door.
• Manage ATS and replenishment strategies to maintain healthy inventory levels and maximize sales velocity.
• Develop and maintain weekly ladder plans by item.

Fabric & Raw Material Planning

• Align fabric demand with sales forecasts and production timelines.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, and Production to determine seasonal fabric requirements using historical data, forecasts, and in-season performance.
• Support replenishment strategies for core styles to maintain strong in-stock positions.

Business & Operational Strategy

• Identify margin and growth opportunities through market, pricing, and competitive analysis.
• Support inventory optimization, markdown planning, and exit strategies.
• Recommend improvements to planning processes, reporting, and tools.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners and leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of retail planning experience within a high-volume retail or wholesale environment.
• Direct experience planning a Walmart business is required.
• Hands-on Walmart Retail Link experience is required.
• Strong experience with store- and door-level analysis.
• Experience with Walmart Scintilla strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of retail math, forecasting, inventory management, assortment planning, and replenishment.
• Women’s apparel wholesale experience preferred; denim experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and demand-planning tools; A2000 experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong focus on execution and results.