Supply Chain Demand Planner
HopSkipDriveSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply Chain, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- Demonstrates current expertise in supply chain management and applies it to improve action plans, offer guidance, share best practices, and align with customer/business needs
- Builds support by clearly communicating perspectives and rationale
- Forms strong partnerships with stakeholders, identifies needs, implements effective processes, and tracks progress
- Actively seeks opportunities for improvement and adapts to changing priorities/responsibilities
- Models integrity by following company policies, embracing mission/values, using Open Door Policy, and helping others apply these principles
- Builds high-performing teams, fosters belonging, embraces diversity, communicates with impact/positivity/energy, attracts/retains/develops talent, recognizes contributions
- Upholds ethics/integrity/compliance, models Walmart values, promotes accountability, supports regenerative goals (belonging, waste reduction, local giving), demonstrates humility/honesty/fairness/transparency
- Delivers results with customer-first mindset, adapts to shopping behaviors, applies EDLP/EDLC principles, makes data-driven decisions balancing short/long-term priorities, considers impacts on stakeholders
- Shows curiosity/desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates resilience, encourages learning from mistakes, supports through change, drives continuous improvement, adopts new technologies/skills
Responsibilities
- Manage merchandise flow through distribution network and fulfillment centers
- Direct transportation needs and resolve escalated issues related to shipping, receiving, inventory, and returns
- Analyze supply chain data from multiple stakeholders to identify efficiencies and streamline operations
- Provide data to support supplier compliance and performance reviews across merchandising departments, distribution centers, and suppliers
- Implement business processes and improvement strategies to enhance supply chain execution
- Optimize flow paths from supplier to store to support sales, in-stock goals, and profitability
- Collaborate with supply chain stakeholders to align on inventory, sales, and strategic objectives
- Identify and address order exceptions, disruptions, and constraints impacting execution
- Develop and present recommendations to resolve conflicting goals and improve performance
- Serve as liaison between field operations, suppliers, and transportation partners (e.g., carriers, private fleet drivers)
- Communicate operational expectations and address performance-related issues
- Provide guidance and direction to ensure consistent execution of supply chain operations
- Contribute to design and delivery of new processes/ways of working across supply chain
- Prioritize product flow plans and ensure feasibility
- Manage error correction processes and feedback loops
- Identify opportunities to improve service levels and reduce waste using lean principles and end-to-end costing methodologies
- Provide cost-saving recommendations and analyze impact of proposed changes
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Freight Flow
Transportation Management
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Stakeholder Engagement
Supplier Compliance
Operations Optimization
Distribution Network
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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