Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning – Sporting Goods

Walmart

. Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to develop actionable insights that influence merchandising decisions and category strategies.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage data analysis and visualization tools to develop actionable insights that influence merchandising decisions and category strategies.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align category forecasts, financial targets, and assortment strategies with business objectives.
Drive demand planning and forecasting accuracy by integrating customer behavior and market trends into category and item-level projections.
Support vendor negotiations by providing financial analysis and risk assessments to optimize cost and terms.
Lead feature, promotion, and markdown management to maximize category performance and inventory effectiveness.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, accountable work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Proven expertise in merchandise planning and category management for complex product lines.
Strong financial forecasting skills, including budget development and markdown management.
Advanced data analysis capabilities with proficiency in visualization tools to inform decision-making.
Experience driving customer-centric strategies through deep understanding of demand trends and buying behaviors.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business plans with actionable insights.
Skilled in supporting item-level forecasting and feature planning to optimize inventory and sales.
Demonstrated success in managing strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business results.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata visualizationfinancial analysisforecastingmerchandise planningcategory managementbudget developmentmarkdown managementcustomer behavior analysisdemand planning

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipmentoringinfluencingaccountabilitystrategic thinkingcommunicationteam developmentcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving