Senior Manager, Demand Planning - Hardlines

Position Summary

Senior Manager, Demand Planning – Hardlines leads advanced forecasting initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. This role drives data‑driven strategies using statistical modeling, machine learning, and cross‑functional collaboration to anticipate demand trends and mitigate risks. The position requires strong analytical expertise to influence financial outcomes and operational performance while fostering continuous improvement and innovation. By partnering with merchandising, supply chain, and operations teams, the Senior Manager ensures alignment with business objectives and delivers actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making and sustainable growth.

The Demand Forecasting team delivers precise, actionable forecasts that guide inventory, replenishment, and business planning across the enterprise. Combining advanced analytics, business expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration, the team enhances forecast accuracy to support key objectives. Their efforts ensure product availability aligns with demand while identifying opportunities to improve service levels, inventory productivity, and operational efficiency. This team plays a critical role in driving data‑informed decisions that optimize supply chain performance and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

• Lead demand forecasting efforts using advanced statistical models, machine learning, and data visualization to drive accurate business planning.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Operations to address efficiency challenges and optimize inventory levels.
• Analyze customer buying behaviors, market trends, and competitor data to inform demand strategies and mitigate risks.
• Develop and communicate actionable insights and forecast quality assessments to organizational leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and fostering a data‑driven culture within the team.
• Manage resource allocation and train team members on forecasting methodologies and best practices.

• Extensive experience in demand forecasting using advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and the ability to address efficiency breakdowns and logistics challenges.
• Proficiency in data analysis and digital tools to extract insights, anticipate risks, and drive data‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration with merchandising, supply chain, and operations partners.
• Expertise in financial management, including analyzing profit and loss impacts and developing business cases.
• Proven leadership in developing forecasting teams and delivering actionable insights to organizational leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field and 3 years’ experience in the retail and/or supply chain industry.
• 5 years’ experience in the retail and/or supply chain industry.

• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment, allocation, purchasing, or related field.
• Experience leading a cross‑functional team.

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.

Competitive pay, performance‑based bonus awards, medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a Walmart‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates.

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