(USA) Manager, Merchandising Planning

Reference: R-2568894Posted: 2026-07-16Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $70000 - $130000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Manager, Merchandising Planning, applies advanced expertise to develop and execute strategic action plans that align with business objectives and customer needs. This role leads financial forecasting, assortment planning, and promotional strategy by leveraging data analytics and market insights. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager drives informed decisions to optimize category performance and profitability. The position emphasizes continuous business improvement and effective communication to influence outcomes and support company values. This role also fosters a high-performing environment focused on delivering measurable business results through disciplined planning and execution. About the team: The Baby team is dedicated to making Walmart the leading destination for parents and caregivers. The team delivers an exceptional omnichannel experience by providing the right assortment, value, and convenience across stores and digital platforms. As a Financial Planner, you will collaborate with merchants to develop assortment strategies, manage category financial performance, and transform data into actionable insights. The team focuses on identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and influencing business decisions that drive growth while ensuring an outstanding customer experience. What you'll do:Develop and execute merchandising plans using data-driven insights to optimize category performance and financial outcomes.Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.Collaborate cross-functionally to influence feature, promotion, and assortment strategies based on historical data and customer behavior.Analyze category health and provide actionable recommendations to improve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.Communicate financial results and strategic insights to leadership and stakeholders to support informed decision-making.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging digital tools and best practices in merchandising planning.What you'll bring: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. 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 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 $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum 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["Retail Link", "Negotiating terms and costing", "Supervisory"]