Director, Planning (Walmart) – On-site (Bentonville, AR)

At Hire With Jarvis, we help organizations of all sizes hire the right people, in the right seats, at the right time. We’re partnering with a leading lifestyle brand collective to find a Director of Planning who will lead strategic planning across one of the company’s most important retail partnerships.
 
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact opportunity to drive the financial and operational success of a key retail account. As the Director of Planning, you’ll oversee sales forecasting, inventory strategy, and merchandise planning while managing a team of planners and sales operations professionals. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning cross-functional teams, driving collaboration with the retail partner, and ensuring flawless execution across seasonal and promotional cycles.
 
What You’ll Do
Strategic Planning & Financial Leadership

• Develop and manage 12-month sales, margin, and inventory plans in partnership with Sales and Finance.
• Reconcile top-down and bottom-up forecasts to ensure alignment with open-to-buy (OTB) and modular strategies.
• Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and key retail partners.

Merchandise & Assortment Planning

• Lead seasonal assortment planning, incorporating trend analysis, historical data, and modular requirements.
• Partner with buyers on product walkthroughs and line reviews to ensure strategic and financial alignment.
• Manage Annual Event program planning and execution.

Operational Oversight & Execution

• Oversee ladder plans, buyer reports, daily sales trackers, and forecasting tools.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in item setup, pricing, and packaging across retail systems.
• Validate SAP and related data systems for integrity and accuracy.
• Approve purchase orders, track inbound shipments, and manage allocation reporting.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of planners and coordinators, fostering accountability and analytical excellence.
• Provide clear guidance, professional development, and performance feedback to build a strong, cohesive team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key planning liaison between Sales, Design, Production, and retail partner teams.
• Lead business reviews and planning meetings to align on strategy, timelines, and priorities.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in planning within wholesale or retail environments.
• Strong background managing complex retail accounts, with Walmart experience preferred.
• Expertise in planning systems including Retail Link, Scintilla, Supplier One, Luminate, and SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills with proven ability to manage ladder planning, modular execution, and OTB forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.
• Experience in apparel or licensed categories is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to retail partner sites as needed.

The Details
Location: On-site (New York, NY)
Exciting Benefits Await: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO; merchandise discounts; Summer Fridays; and ongoing career growth opportunities.
 
If you’re a strategic, data-driven planning leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys shaping high-impact partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to Hire With Jarvis and apply today!

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