Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning (Process & ...

Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning Process & System Owner

The Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning Process & System Owner serves as the central point of contact and process owner for all merchandise planning functions at Sam's Club. You will lead the management of planning systems, oversee process design and change management, and act as the primary liaison between Planning, Merchandising, and Technology teams. This role ensures planning systems operate seamlessly, processes evolve with business initiatives, and planners are equipped with the tools and training they need to drive accuracy and efficiency.

What You'll Do...

• Manage merchandise planning systems (PBC, SAP) and ensure accurate execution of key processes such as month-end close, reporting, and adjustments.
• Partner with Tech teams to resolve issues, guide system enhancements, and maintain a 1218 month roadmap.
• Lead training, documentation, and change management for planning processes and tools.
• Act as the central link between Planning and Merchandising, driving clear communication, education, and alignment across teams.

You'll Impact By...

• Ensuring merchandise planning systems and processes operate reliably, efficiently, and in alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Equipping planners and merchants with the tools, training, and insights they need to make informed decisions.
• Driving innovation and influence in planning technology through proactive system road mapping, Oracle user group participation, and cross-enterprise collaboration.
• Acting as the trusted partner and communicator across Merchandising and Technology, ensuring clarity, alignment, and integration at every step.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field and 2 years experience in finance or related field OR 6 years experience in finance or related field. 2 years of supervisory experience OR 1 year experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications...

Negotiating terms and costing, Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility, Retail Link, Supervisory Masters: Marketing Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Primary Location...

2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

About Sam's Club

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.

Sam's Club 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being welcoming of all people.