(USA) Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning

Reference: R-2683747Posted: 2026-10-22Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $90000 - $180000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: Sam's ClubBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning, leads comprehensive category forecasting and financial planning to drive strategic merchandising decisions. This role leverages advanced data analysis and visualization tools to deliver actionable insights, supporting budget development and promotional planning. Collaborating cross-functionally, the position ensures alignment of forecasts with business objectives and customer demand trends. The role also oversees team development, fosters operational excellence, and champions continuous improvement initiatives to enhance category performance and profitability within a dynamic retail environment. About the team: The Merchandise Planning team serves as the strategic finance and planning partner to Merchandising, acting as the CFOs of categories. Utilizing data, insights, and financial analysis, the team supports confident decision-making through financial forecasting, item-level planning, operating plans, line reviews, and store-specific distribution guidance. Combining deep financial expertise with close collaboration across Merchandising and Replenishment, the team challenges assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, builds actionable models, and translates complex data into clear recommendations. Focused on continuous improvement and automation, the team plays a key role in shaping business strategy and performance. What you'll do:Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights that influence merchandising decisions.Develop and manage category-level financial targets, forecasts, and budgets aligned with business objectives.Collaborate cross-functionally to drive category strategy, assortment planning, and promotional initiatives.Support vendor negotiations by providing financial analysis and risk assessments.Lead forecasting efforts, including sales, inventory, and item-level projections, to optimize product availability.Drive continuous improvement in line review to enhance effectiveness.Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance work environment.What you'll bring:Extensive experience in merchandise planning and category management with strong financial forecasting skills.Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools to develop insights and influence strategic decisions.Expertise in member demand planning and understanding member behavior across multiple channels.Ability to lead budgeting processes, including category-level financial target setting and markdown management.Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Proven track record in driving forecasting accuracy and supporting item-level and category-level financial forecasts.Leadership experience in mentoring and developing team members while promoting ethical standards and integrity. At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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 .- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company 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 and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location).Minimum qualifications["Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 4 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area. OR 6 years’ experience in retail, merchandising, forecasting, or related area."]Preferred qualifications["Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility", "Supervisory", "Negotiating terms and costing", "Retail Link"]