Walmart Wholesale Planner - Forecasting & Strategy

Carters Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta is hiring a Planner to own the Walmart planning partnership from day one, building production forecasts and retail ladders to drive profitability and topline sales.

You will present scenario‑driven proposals to leadership and work with cross‑functional partners on a clear path toward Senior Planner. Role requires 4+ years in planning, advanced Excel, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; familiarity with Anaplan or Blue Yonder is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail or wholesale.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, large data sets).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain forecasts and retail ladder plans.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning for the Walmart account: identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability and drive topline sales.
• Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for replenishment and seasonal programs.
• Present scenario-driven strategy proposals to sales, merchandising, and planning leadership for collaborative decision‑making.
• Analyze historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification; communicate risk early and propose corrective action.
• Partner with sales and merchandising to establish clear sales targets aligned to organizational goals.
• Complete support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders, often on short timeframes.
• Act as the Supply Chain liaison for planning: manage product allocations and serve as the escalation point to mitigate service challenges.
• Troubleshoot item setup issues and resolve fulfillment escalations.
• Oversee allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication.
• Mentor analysts and associate planners on planning processes and standards.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Anaplan

Blue Yonder

Retail reporting tools

Job description

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta is hiring a Planner to own the Walmart planning partnership from day one, building production forecasts and retail ladders to drive profitability and topline sales.

You will present scenario‑driven proposals to leadership and work with cross‑functional partners on a clear path toward Senior Planner. Role requires 4+ years in planning, advanced Excel, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; familiarity with Anaplan or Blue Yonder is a plus.