Manager, Merchandising Planning – Bake & Event Planning

Walmart

Walmart merchandising planning manager leading Bake & Event forecasting, category budgets, and promotional strategies. Using analytics to improve inventory, pricing, profitability, and customer value.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeBentonville • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial forecasting, category management, and data analytics to drive strategic decisions and improve profitability. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and develop actionable insights for category performance enhancement.

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Financial ForecastingCategory ManagementData AnalyticsCross-Functional CollaborationProfit and Loss Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingCategory ManagementData AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceInventory OptimizationPricing StrategyBudget ManagementProfit and Loss ManagementData VisualizationMerchandising

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationEthical LeadershipTalent DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsRetail Link

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingMaster’s in Marketing

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingForecastingCategory PlanningCustomer Demand Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial forecasting and category planning using data analytics and business intelligence
Project future results and align cross-functional teams
Analyze historical performance and customer demand trends to influence feature and promotional strategies
Optimize inventory and pricing
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve category performance, profitability, and customer outcomes
Develop and manage category budgets
Ensure accurate financial targets and reporting
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business health, identify opportunities, and drive strategic decisions
Foster continuous improvement through digital tools
Promote talent development within the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven expertise in merchandising and category management
Strong financial forecasting skills
Ability to analyze complex data and use business intelligence for actionable insights
Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities
Experience developing category financial targets
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to assess business health, identify root causes, and recommend improvements
Proficiency in data visualization tools
Commitment to ethical leadership and fostering a high-performing, accountable team environment
Preferred: Negotiating terms and costing, Retail Link, supervisory experience, Master’s in Marketing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off (PTO), including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs