(USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning
Position Summary
The (USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning, leads the development and execution of data-driven financial forecasts and category strategies to optimize business performance. This role partners cross-functionally to align merchandising plans with customer insights and market trends, driving informed decisions on features, promotions, and assortment.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute merchandising plans using data-driven insights and financial forecasting to optimize category performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align forecasts, promotional strategies, and inventory allocation with business objectives.
- Analyze sales trends, customer behavior, and market data to inform assortment and pricing decisions.
- Monitor category financial health, providing regular updates and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Lead post-event and modular reviews to assess performance and drive accountability for results.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and best practices to enhance planning processes.
About the team
The Toys Merchandising Execution Team transforms merchant strategies into effective actions, ensuring product availability and profitability. Utilizing skills in merchandising, category management, financial forecasting, and data analysis, the team develops actionable plans aligned with business objectives. They collaborate across functions to evaluate market trends and customer behavior, optimizing merchandising decisions. Committed to operational excellence and strong financial performance, the team drives continuous improvement and informed decision-making. Their efforts support overall business success by maintaining high standards and leveraging insights to enhance category outcomes and customer satisfaction.
What you'll bring
- Proven expertise in merchandising and category management with strong financial forecasting skills.
- Ability to analyze complex data and leverage business intelligence to drive category performance and strategic decisions.
- Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and developing actionable financial plans.
- Strong capability in feature and promotion management using historical data and market insights.
- Skilled in collaborating cross-functionally to align forecasts and influence business outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Proficient in communicating financial results and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
What you'll earn
At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. 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.
Additional compensation
- Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Stock.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 2 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area.
- OR 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Negotiating terms and costing.
- Retail Link.
- Supervisory Masters: Marketing.