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Steve Madden · 2 months ago

Sr. Planner

Arkansas, AR, 99999, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Steve Madden is a company focused on driving sales and optimizing inventory for their Walmart account. The Sr. Planner will lead planning efforts, develop forecasts, manage inventory, and collaborate with Walmart's teams to achieve business goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead planner for the WM account, aligning forecasts with business goals and retailer expectations

Develop seasonal and long-range forecasts using historical data, market trends, and POS analytics. Monitor performance and adjust plans proactively

Partner with merchant and replenishment teams to ensure optimal inventory levels across WM stores and online channels. Identify risks and chase opportunities

Serve as the primary planning liaison with Walmart’s merchant and replenishment teams. Present business updates and influence decisions through data storytelling

Create and maintain sales reports, weekly recaps, and ad hoc reports to inform business decisions and highlight performance trends. Send sales to internal and external recipients

Proactively identify and troubleshoot operational challenges and drive solutions cross-functionally. Own and manage key milestones calendars ensuring all deliverables are met on time. Ensure alignment with Walmart’s operational standards including ADS, Item creation, OTIF and modular execution

Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Delivering accurate forecasts that drive profitability and minimize markdowns

Building strong relationships with Walmart partners and internal stakeholders

Identifying trends and translating insights into actionable strategies

Qualification

ForecastingInventory ManagementWalmart SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills