(USA) Manager, Seller Planning

Manager, Strategic InitiativesThe Seller Planning Strategic Initiatives team sits at the intersection of analytics, product strategy, and marketplace operations. We partner across Walmart's ecosystem to design and deliver scalable solutions that enhance how sellers list, sell, and service large and complex products - such as major appliances and other big and bulky items requiring scheduled delivery, installation, and service.Our team's mission is to enable data-driven decision-making and transform insights into strategy that supports seller growth, improves customer experience, and strengthens Walmart's competitive advantage in the marketplace.As the Manager, Seller Planning Strategic Initiatives, you will be the analytical and strategic backbone driving Walmart's most complex seller and service-focused programs. You'll blend analytics, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to measure performance, identify opportunities, and influence key strategic decisions. This role requires a solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset-someone who thrives in ambiguity, embraces an ever-moving goalpost, and approaches challenges with creative problem-solving and persistence to deliver innovative outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Analytics & Reporting:Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reports that measure conversion, delivery satisfaction, seller engagement, and service adoption.Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks through advanced data analysis.Present insights and data-driven recommendations to leadership to shape business priorities.Drive Data-Informed Strategy:Support the design and execution of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that enhance seller and customer experiences.Translate data insights into actionable business strategies and operational improvements.Embed analytics into every stage of program delivery-from concept to measurement and optimization.Partner Across Product & Operations:Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to inform tool design and feature prioritization for scheduling, service, and fulfillment capabilities.Work with internal and external teams to ensure that service models and operations are scalable, measurable, and continuously optimized.Enable Seller & Partner Performance:Build scorecards and dashboards to track partner performance, including delivery providers, service networks, and third-party sellers.Evaluate and recommend new partners or brands based on analytical assessments of capacity, quality, and customer satisfaction.Influence Cross-Functional Alignment:Serve as a bridge between Analytics, Product, Operations, and Finance, ensuring unified metrics and shared understanding of performance.Translate complex technical data into clear, business-focused insights for non-technical audiences.Support Planning & Forecasting Models:Collaborate with Finance and Strategy to create predictive models and forecasts for major initiatives.Assess program ROI, profitability, and efficiency to guide investment and resource planning.Who We're Looking ForMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or advanced analytics degree preferred).5-8 years of experience in analytics, e-commerce strategy, or program management.Demonstrated expertise with analytical and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel (Python or R a plus).Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify insights, and communicate them clearly to influence senior stakeholders.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.Excellent written and verbal communication, with a talent for translating data into clear narratives and strategic recommendations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with marketplace or seller ecosystem analytics.Background in large-scale retail, logistics, or delivery services programs.Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive alignment in complex, matrixed environments.Track record of designing and scaling analytics frameworks that directly inform strategic and operational decision-making.Key CompetenciesAnalytical Leadership: Uses data visualization, modeling, and statistical techniques to uncover insights and guide strategic action.Influential Communication: Crafts clear, concise narratives that translate analytical findings into impactful business recommendations.Strategic Business Acumen: Connects analytics to business priorities, customer experience, and economic outcomes.Collaboration & Partnership: Builds credibility and alignment across internal and external stakeholders.Data Transformation: Integrates and cleans data from multiple systems, ensuring reliability and consistency for enterprise use.Illustrative AchievementsBuilt and maintained the Seller Planning analytics ecosystem, providing real-time visibility into seller and delivery performance.Conducted trend analysis and forecasting to guide assortment expansion, service optimization, and fulfillment strategy.Enabled the launch of scheduled delivery and installation capabilities, turning data insights into operational excellence.Designed partner performance scorecards and reporting, improving accountability and SLA adherence.Delivered insight-driven business cases that influenced executive investment and roadmap prioritization.Benefits & PerksCompetitive pay, performance-based bonus, and equity opportunities.Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.401(k) with company match and stock purchase program.Paid parental leave, flexible time off, and hybrid work options.Career growth through mentorship, development programs, and access to advanced analytics tools and resources.Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a high performing team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customer member experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team membersRespect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer member and company and regularly recognizes other contributions and accomplishmentsRespect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and cross functionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and actionAct with Integrity: Maintains 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 around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local givingAct with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our valuesAct with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble self-aware honest and transparentServe our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customer member first and consistently applying an omni merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers membersServe our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customer member insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategyStrive for Excellence Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions foster an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risk taking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacksStrive for Excellence Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of workingAt Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.