Senior Manager, Marketplace Strategic Initiatives
Multiple locations
R-2326120
Bentonville, AR: $90,000 - $180,000/yr
San Bruno, CA: $117,000 - $234,000/yr
Regular/
Salaried
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Bentonville, AR: $90,000 - $180,000/yr
San Bruno, CA: $117,000 - $234,000/yr
Regular/
Salaried
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
What you'll do...
The Walmart Marketplace is a curated community of respected, professional sellers who offer only top-quality, authentic products and best-in-class customer services. The Collectibles team is a rapidly growing category within Walmart’s Marketplace.
The Senior Manager, Planning & Programs within Marketplace Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for managing planning and key growth initiatives to support marketplace sales for the Collectibles division. You will create, maintain, and improve plans to ensure sales, profit and other financial goals are met. You will also serve as the program leader and key liaison for assortment health. This role will drive strategic alignment and innovation using data-driven insights, contributing significantly to the growth and success of Marketplace Collectibles.
You’ll sweep us off our feet if:
- You are proactive and thrive in constantly evolving, fast-paced, dynamic environment, acting with a sense of urgency and curiosity.
- You have strong analytical skills and know how to identify and analyze data to drive decisions.
- You love creative problem-solving and have experience thinking strategically to prioritize requirements and identify white space opportunities.
- You know how to build and strengthen cross-functional partnerships.
- You are organized, disciplined, and can independently identify steps required to move projects forward and deliver a positive outcome.
- You have high standards and can hold others accountable.
- You have experience working through change and can comfortably navigate ambiguity.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Leading the divisional annual, quarterly and monthly planning process: in collaboration with finance and marketplace leadership, drive AOP (annual operating plan), forecast and weekly reporting process and inputs, and present outcomes for division, including tops-down and bottoms-up approach to meet goals.
- Driving opportunity sizing and evaluation of new capabilities: develop analyses in support of new product launches and business concepts, to support prioritization; following key launches, analyze results in support of hindsight and future planning.
- Partnering cross-functionally: build relationships with cross-functional partners to achieve aligned goals for the business; collaborate with WFS (Walmart fulfillment services) to identify opportunities and resolve blockers; collaborate with marketplace finance, analytics, leads and strategic account managers on planning and forecasting.
- Perform analyses to evaluate and develop assortment strategies, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize mission critical programs. Track/report performance and remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance.
- Drive strategic initiatives, identifying and implementing vertical business and seller growth initiatives in conjunction with relevant strategy and product teams, and managing specific features, functionalities, and tooling enhancements through development, business cases, product requirements, and overall project management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or MBA in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years’ experience in merchandise planning or related field, such as strategic finance/financial planning, data analytics, omni-channel merchandising. E-commerce and marketplace experience strongly desired.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to construct simple and impactful message from complex analysis.
- Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
- Experience leveraging data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau) to access insights and adjust reports.
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.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09401: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
San Bruno, California US-08848: The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-ChannelMerchandising, or a related area. Option 2: 6 years’ experience in Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related
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Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Business Management, Marketing, Omni-Channel Merchandising, or a related areaPrimary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Walmart is 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.
Benefits you’ll enjoy
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Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
Live Better U
100% covered
Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
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Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
Financial perks
Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
Paid time off
Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
Comprehensive health benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Wellbeing programs
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
Career growth opportunities
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
Life at Walmart
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At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
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