**This Position can be located in NYC OR Bentonville, AR **
General Summary
The Sr. Planner is responsible for driving sales, optimizing inventory, and partnering with cross functional teams to deliver results on our Walmart Account. This position supports the Wholesale business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office or Bentonville, AR and requires working on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Account Ownership: Lead planner for the WM account, aligning forecasts with business goals and retailer expectations
- Forecasting & Analysis: Develop seasonal and long-range forecasts using historical data, market trends, and POS analytics. Monitor performance and adjust plans proactively.
- Inventory Management: Partner with merchant and replenishment teams to ensure optimal inventory levels across WM stores and online channels. Identify risks and chase opportunities.
- Retailer Collaboration: Serve as the primary planning liaison with Walmart’s merchant and replenishment teams. Present business updates and influence decisions through data storytelling.
- Reporting & Insights: 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.
- Operational Management: 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
Specific Job Skills:
Essential duties include
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of planning or merchandising experience; 2+ years working on WM account
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- MUST have a strong understanding of Walmart systems and processes (Retail Link, Scintilla, Supplier one, ADS, Quotes etc.)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage complexity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $85,000-$90,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
Top Skills
What We Do
Steven Madden, Ltd. is globally recognized as a leading company in the fashion industry. What began as a modest $1100 investment in 1990 has developed into one of the most iconic brands in footwear. From a factory in Queens, NY, Steve Madden has revolutionized the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs. Inspired by rock and roll and his NY roots, Steve’s vision to provide on-trend women and men with an outlet to express their individuality is innovative, daring, and inspiring. Steve’s innate understanding of trends and unparalleled willpower have resulted in millions of customers worldwide and propelled his designs to the forefront of fashion.
In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory, and home categories.
With an emphasis on retail, wholesale, licensing and international business, there's a constant need for new ideas and versatility. Our environment is extremely fast paced and requires associates to maintain a balance of energy and professionalism. Steve Madden is about fashion-forward product and great people. Our employees are energized, intelligent and passionate about our business and committed to providing excellent customer service.
