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Walmart Senior Analyst, Merchandising Planning in Bentonville, Arkansas
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Executes financial plans for merchandise categories by building partnerships with cross-functional specialists; preparing, revising, and executing subcategory budgets, seasonal buy plans, and line review financials; determining item and store feature quantities; conducting analyses to identify business drivers and levers; and developing and presenting financial recommendations to merchants.
Assists with category team profit and loss and financial forecasting by calculating and adjusting annual, monthly, weekly, and daily financial projections against actual results; conducting financial analyses and reports to understand and explain business trends and performance; and preparing and analyzing new item and merchandise line financial reviews.
Supports the continuous development of financial strategies and key event plans alongside category team by attending meetings with suppliers; modeling, analyzing, and evaluating the impact of key variables on subcategory performance and risk exposure; preparing and reporting category strategy templates to inform strategic decision-making; analyzing and reconciling financial results of modular changes; identifying discrepancies in financial results; executing actions to correct discrepancies; and ensuring the modular assortment mix aligns with financial goals of the category.
Supports the maintenance of inventory plans by ensuring inventory forecasts are current and accurate; maintaining markdown budgets; preparing and reporting recommended markdown actions to planning management; maintaining markdown action item list; executing markdowns in company information systems. Demonstrates up-to-date 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 rationales. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. Models 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 practices.
You'll sweep us off our feet if:
Leading with integrity while delivering quality results .
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to help guide and deploy solutions.
You are an effective and clear communicator.
You are a power user of applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
You'll make an impact by:
Operate with excellence: Align on clear expectations and deliver business initiatives; anticipate and plan for on-going improvement in performance, efficiency, and subject matter expertise. Aligns ways of working with goals, objectives, and core values.
Adapt quickly and resourcefully: Prioritize amongst competing demands and ongoing efforts.
Support team culture: Supports and strengthens relationships through trust and regular feedback. Foster an environment that values inclusion and diverse perspectives.
Navigate and balance: Customer focused solutions and business/customer objectives with prioritization of safety.
Embrace change: Sponsor or support programs and initiatives that improve adaptability and continuous learning. Actively and rapidly embraces change by experimenting and gaining buy in and support.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field OR 2 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.
Merchandising Planning 0-3 Yrs experience
Retail Software Programs 0-3 Yrs expe
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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 $60,000.00-$110,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field OR 2 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.
Merchandise Planning, Retail Software Programs
Primary Location...
702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
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