USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Retail
Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Retail & Store Manager
Position Summary What you’ll do
Role summary: The Manager,Merchandising Planning,appliesadvancedexpertisetodevelopandexecutestrategicactionplansthatalignwithbusinessobjectivesandcustomerneeds.
Thisroleleadsfinancialforecasting,assortment planning,andpromotionalstrategybyleveragingdataanalyticsandmarketinsights.
Collaborating cross-functionally,themanagerdrivesinformeddecisionstooptimizecategoryperformanceandprofitability.
Thepositionemphasizeshcontinuousbusinessimprovementandeffectivecommunicationtoinfluenceoutcomesandsupportcompanyvalues.
Thisrolealsofostersahigh-performingenvironmentfocusedondeliveringmeasurablebusinessresultsthroughdisciplinedplanningandexecution.
About the team: The Babyteamisdedicatedtomaking Walmarttheleadingdestinationforparentsandcaregivers .Theteamdeliversanexceptionalomnichannelexperiencebyprovidingtherightassortment,value,andconvenienceacrossstoresanddigitalplatforms.
Asa Financial Planner ,youwillcollaboratewithmerchantstodevelopassortmentstrategies,managecategoryfinancialperformance,andtransformdataintoactionableinsights.
Theteamfocusesonidentifyingopportunities,mitigating risks,andinfluencingbusinessdecisionsthatdrivegrowthwhileensuringanoutstandingcustomerexperience.
- Developandexecutemerchandisingplansusingdata-driveninsightstooptimizecategoryperformanceandfinancialoutcomes.
- Leadfinancialforecastingandbudgetingprocesses,ensuringalignmentwithbusinessgoalsandmarkettrends.
- Collaborate cross-functionallytoinfluencefeature,promotion,andassortmentstrategiesbasedonhistoricaldataandcustomerbehavior.
- Analyzecategoryhealthandprovideactionablerecommendationstoimprovesales,profitability,andcustomersatisfaction.
- Communicatefinancialresultsandstrategicinsightstoleadershipandstakeholderstosupportinformeddecision-making.
- Fosteracultureofcontinuousimprovementbyleveragingdigitaltoolsandbestpracticesinmerchandisingplanning.
- Proven expertise in merchandising and category management with strong financial forecasting capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply business intelligence to drive assortment planning and promotional strategies.
- Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities and developing actionable financial plans.
- Strong influencing skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and guide decision-making.
- Ability to assess business health, identify opportunities, and communicate insights to leadership.
- Proficiency in leveraging data analysis tools to support strategic category and financial planning.
- Commitment to ethical standards and fostering a high-performing team environment.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
Benefits you’ll enjoy- 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. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-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…
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