Manager, Merchandising Planning-1

Position Summary...

What youll do...

Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationalesModels compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans using the Open Door Policy and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practicesCategoryItem Forecasting Performs all financial forecasting within categories using datadriven analytics trend insights and business intelligence to project future results Partners with crossfunctional team on inputs to forecast and shares output with team to drive alignment Understands implications of trend to each metric and is able to guide teammates on actions to improve resultsFeature and Promotion Management Influences feature and promotional plans using historical performance data and business insight Supports decision on feature buy quantities and store level allocation Uses appropriate tools to determine impact of price to unit velocity and communicates financial requirements Communicates performance and influences any required change in strategyBusiness Management Decision Support Assess health of the business and seek rootcause of opportunities Generate datadriven recommendations to improve customer and financial outcomes Socialize findings and ideas to crossfunctional team in order to steer decisions that impact the PLBudgeting Develops and makes recommendations on category and subcategory financial targets Notate and convey business intelligence pertaining to future category performance Builds budget information into the financial system for fiscal category budgetsFinancial Updates and Reporting Own monthly financial perspective for categories highlighting business drivers opportunities key action plans and timelines Provides seasonal and event analysis and reporting for key timeframesOmni Channel Customer Focus Consistently makes customercentric recommendations and business decisions across scope of responsibility Understands customer behavior across channels or within relevant channels for example demand trends buying behaviors consumption patterns around SKUs Anticipates customer trends and influences demand through deep understanding of customer needs and depth of category visionData and Digital Acumen Leverages data analysis tools to explore multifaceted financial data Develops and tests hypotheses Builds and presents insights using visualization tools to influence decisions and steer financial performanceStrategic Perspective Leverages insights sourced from data business intelligence and customer trends to influence strategic direction of category Establish connection between qualitative strategy and quantitative impact Share findings and perspective to relevant stakeholders to ensure informed decisions within scope of ownershipModular Strategy and Financials Assesses itemlevel performance during line review process Analyzes and challenges assumptions regarding performance expectations Communicates the aggregate financial impact of planned assortment changes Creates executive summary on expected financial results and present to leadership team Conducts postmodular analysis to drive accountability to decisions and forecasts Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team membersRespect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishmentsRespect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and actionAct with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culturesupports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our valuesAct with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparentServe our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembersServe our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategyStrive for Excellence:Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence:Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working 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 Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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.
For information about benefits and eligibility see .
The annual salary range for this position is $70000.00 - $130000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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

Bachelors 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...

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

Negotiating terms and costing Retail Link Supervisory

Masters: Marketing

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St Bentonville AR 72716 United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.