Manager, Merchandising Activity Planning

Manager, Merchandising Activity Planning Join to apply for the Manager, Merchandising Activity Planning role at Walmart Connect Canada. Position Summary The purpose of this role is to centralize omni planning, design, and implementation of strategic commercial planning processes, working cross-functionally to drive business results through collaboration and influence. What You’ll Do This role may lead strategy, planning, and execution plans for end-to-end merchandising key events, ranging from 90 to 360 days out. It includes leading and facilitating across multiple strategic business units for all key events, with a focus on scorecard reviews, guiding principles, buy plans, and customer walkthroughs. The role may also chair the monthly Commercial Planning Strategy meeting, presenting to senior leaders from various functions. These meetings focus on strategy building, execution planning with cross-functional business plans, and commercial innovation projects. Additionally, the role may facilitate decision-making on the allocation of promotional space for commercial events, ensuring alignment with seasonal themes and cross-functional coordination. The role also involves change and stakeholder management, keeping all stakeholders informed on progress and risks, and acting as a liaison between project leads, executives, senior management, and cross-functional project teams. It supports business owners in managing multiple workstreams concurrently, organizing working sessions, and continuously improving the commercial strategic planning process through innovation and efficiency enhancements. Leadership Expectations Respect the IndividualDemonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging. Engagement and DevelopmentDemonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments. Build Strong RelationshipsBuilds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work. Acts With IntegrityMaintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world. Serve Our CustomersDelivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni-merchant mindset and Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and prices for customers; adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business. Strive For ExcellenceConsistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks; implements and supports continuous improvements and embraces new digital tools. Qualifications Strong merchandise background Strong program and project management skills Excellent financial and data analytical skills Excellent communication and influence capability 5-10 years of relevant experience Proficiency building reporting on Tableau The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 - $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience. Location: 1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr