(USA) Manager, Supply Planning

Sam's Club; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits include medical

Vision and dental coverage

401(k)

Stock purchase

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Sam's Club in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Manager, Supply Planning to lead replenishment strategies, optimize inventory, and improve supply chain performance through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with Merchandising, Finance, and Operations to drive inventory health, supplier performance, and continuous improvement, while leveraging digital tools to deliver cost savings and service improvements for members.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain optimization and replenishment planning.
• Strong data analysis capabilities to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Experience with profit and loss analysis and business case development for cost savings.
• Ability to drive supplier performance through effective communication and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze merchandise sales data and industry trends to inform supply planning decisions and optimize inventory levels.
• Develop and execute replenishment plans in collaboration with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions to ensure supply reliability and efficiency.
• Leverage digital tools and data analytics to identify root causes of supply issues and drive continuous process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional partners to align strategies and resolve operational challenges.
• Support financial planning by analyzing profit and loss impacts related to supply and inventory management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Replenishment planning

Analytical skills

Financial management

Supplier performance

Business partnering

Digital literacy

Statistics

Job description

Position Summary...
What you’ll do...Role summary:
The Manager, Supply Planning, leads the development and execution of replenishment strategies by leveraging data analytics and cross‑functional collaboration to optimize inventory and supply chain performance. This role requires strategic decision‑making informed by customer behavior, financial insights, and industry trends to drive operational efficiency and supplier performance. The position fosters strong business partnerships and ensures alignment across merchandising, finance, and operations teams to address supply challenges and enhance overall network capacity. The manager also champions continuous improvement and digital tool adoption to support sustainable business growth and deliver value to customers.

About the team:
The Beer Supply Planning team ensures product availability by driving strong in‑stock performance and maintaining inventory health across Sam’s Club. Collaborating closely with merchants, suppliers, distributors, and cross‑functional partners, the team supports everyday demand, seasonal changes, and new item launches. The role involves balancing a localized distributor network with market‑specific needs while continuously enhancing planning, communication, and execution processes. This dynamic environment requires expertise in supply chain management, data analysis, financial oversight, and strategic decision‑making to deliver efficient and effective supply planning solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze merchandise sales data and industry trends to inform supply planning decisions and optimize inventory levels.


• Develop and execute replenishment plans in collaboration with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.


• Monitor supplier performance, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions to ensure supply reliability and efficiency.


• Leverage digital tools and data analytics to identify root causes of supply issues and drive continuous process improvements.


• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional partners to align strategies and resolve operational challenges.


• Support financial planning by analyzing profit and loss impacts related to supply and inventory management.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in supply chain management and replenishment planning to optimize inventory and operational efficiency.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analysis tools for business performance evaluation and strategic decision making.


• Experience in financial management, including profit and loss analysis and developing business cases for cost savings.


• Ability to manage supplier performance through effective communication and corrective action implementation.


• Skilled in business partnering, fostering collaboration across cross‑functional teams to drive results.


• Proficient in digital literacy and advanced statistical methods to support data‑driven planning and insights.

At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company 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 for 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.

Benefits

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 Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

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