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Business Planning Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, finance, or economics. These roles typically require analytical and strategic skills that align well with STEM-adjacent business degrees. Your standard OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, and STEM OPT extension may apply depending on your degree classification.
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WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
Position Summary:
The Customer Planning & Business Analytics Manager is responsible for driving forecast accuracy, inventory health, and in-stock performance across Munchkin’s Walmart omni-channel business. This role serves as the primary liaison between Munchkin and Walmart replenishment and planning teams, translating data into actionable insights that support Joint Business Planning and deliver sustainable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with operational execution, bringing clarity to complex data and influencing cross-functional partners to achieve key business objectives. This role has expanded scope to support the total Walmart business across both brick-and-mortar and digital channels, requiring a holistic view of performance and opportunities. The position is highly analytical, with increased emphasis on translating complex data into actionable business strategies across omni-channel environments.
What You'll Do:
- Own forecasting and inventory planning across Walmart stores, Walmart.com, and OGP, delivering against key KPIs including forecast accuracy, weeks on hand, and in-stock targets
- Analyze Retail Link and internal data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to Sales and cross-functional partners
- Partner with Walmart Replenishment and Demand Planning teams to align forecasts, receipts, and inventory strategies
- Lead inventory reviews and proactively resolve in-stock and supply challenges through data-driven decision making
- Support Joint Business Planning through analytics, reporting, and identification of growth opportunities across assortment, modulars, and item performance
- Maintain accurate records and data workbooks to provide visibility of inventory opportunities and challenges to stakeholders such as Sales, Replenishment, Supply Chain, and Planning Teams
- Maintain accurate item setup and data integrity within Walmart systems (Item 360), including new item launches and pricing updates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Planning teams to ensure alignment on demand, supply, and product initiatives
- Develop regular reporting and communicate performance insights, risks, and action plans to internal stakeholders and Walmart partners
- Support total business performance across both in-store and Walmart.com, ensuring alignment of forecasting, inventory, and sales strategies across channels
- Translate sales opportunities and item performance into supply forecasts, partnering closely with Supply Chain and Planning to ensure alignment and minimize risk
- Deconstruct item-level velocities to proactively manage item exits, projecting ramp-down curves to mitigate markdown exposure and excess inventory
- Lead and support select cross-functional special projects requiring strong operational execution and task management to drive business outcomes
- Interface directly with Walmart Replenishment and Private Brand leadership to align on forecasts, inventory strategies, and long-term business opportunities
- Participate in select Walmart merchant meetings to support storytelling, analytics, and reinforcement of Munchkin’s value proposition
- Analyze IRI data to evaluate top selling Munchkin items and competitive items across all retailers to identify missing items at Walmart
- Oversee Walmart’s Supply Plan and GRS through portfolio management, inventory planning, partnering with Supply Chain, Planning Team, and Walmart Sales Team to meet operational targets
- Other duties may be assigned
Bring It!
- Experience supporting omni-channel or eCommerce business preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in customer planning, demand planning, replenishment, or analytics within a CPG environment
- Hands-on experience with Walmart systems (Retail Link, Item 360; familiarity with GRS/AIMS preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights and recommendations
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) a plus
- Minimal travel required
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
Salary range: $100K - $130K
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
Position Summary:
The Customer Planning & Business Analytics Manager is responsible for driving forecast accuracy, inventory health, and in-stock performance across Munchkin’s Walmart omni-channel business. This role serves as the primary liaison between Munchkin and Walmart replenishment and planning teams, translating data into actionable insights that support Joint Business Planning and deliver sustainable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with operational execution, bringing clarity to complex data and influencing cross-functional partners to achieve key business objectives. This role has expanded scope to support the total Walmart business across both brick-and-mortar and digital channels, requiring a holistic view of performance and opportunities. The position is highly analytical, with increased emphasis on translating complex data into actionable business strategies across omni-channel environments.
What You'll Do:
- Own forecasting and inventory planning across Walmart stores, Walmart.com, and OGP, delivering against key KPIs including forecast accuracy, weeks on hand, and in-stock targets
- Analyze Retail Link and internal data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to Sales and cross-functional partners
- Partner with Walmart Replenishment and Demand Planning teams to align forecasts, receipts, and inventory strategies
- Lead inventory reviews and proactively resolve in-stock and supply challenges through data-driven decision making
- Support Joint Business Planning through analytics, reporting, and identification of growth opportunities across assortment, modulars, and item performance
- Maintain accurate records and data workbooks to provide visibility of inventory opportunities and challenges to stakeholders such as Sales, Replenishment, Supply Chain, and Planning Teams
- Maintain accurate item setup and data integrity within Walmart systems (Item 360), including new item launches and pricing updates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Planning teams to ensure alignment on demand, supply, and product initiatives
- Develop regular reporting and communicate performance insights, risks, and action plans to internal stakeholders and Walmart partners
- Support total business performance across both in-store and Walmart.com, ensuring alignment of forecasting, inventory, and sales strategies across channels
- Translate sales opportunities and item performance into supply forecasts, partnering closely with Supply Chain and Planning to ensure alignment and minimize risk
- Deconstruct item-level velocities to proactively manage item exits, projecting ramp-down curves to mitigate markdown exposure and excess inventory
- Lead and support select cross-functional special projects requiring strong operational execution and task management to drive business outcomes
- Interface directly with Walmart Replenishment and Private Brand leadership to align on forecasts, inventory strategies, and long-term business opportunities
- Participate in select Walmart merchant meetings to support storytelling, analytics, and reinforcement of Munchkin’s value proposition
- Analyze IRI data to evaluate top selling Munchkin items and competitive items across all retailers to identify missing items at Walmart
- Oversee Walmart’s Supply Plan and GRS through portfolio management, inventory planning, partnering with Supply Chain, Planning Team, and Walmart Sales Team to meet operational targets
- Other duties may be assigned
Bring It!
- Experience supporting omni-channel or eCommerce business preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in customer planning, demand planning, replenishment, or analytics within a CPG environment
- Hands-on experience with Walmart systems (Retail Link, Item 360; familiarity with GRS/AIMS preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large data sets into clear insights and recommendations
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) a plus
- Minimal travel required
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
Salary range: $100K - $130K
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Planning Manager
Lead with your analytical credentials
Business planning roles are won on quantitative credibility. Highlight financial modeling, forecasting, or data analysis experience upfront. Employers hiring for this function want to see that you can translate numbers into strategy, not just manage projects.
Target companies with dedicated planning functions
Large corporations in technology, healthcare, and consumer goods maintain formal business planning teams. These organizations have established HR processes for OPT authorization, making them far more likely to sponsor than smaller firms without structured planning departments.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers will ask when you can start and how long you're authorized to work. Know your OPT expiration date, whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and the timeline for each. Vague answers about work authorization create unnecessary hesitation in hiring teams.
Frame the STEM extension as low-cost continuity
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, mention it early. Employers weighing sponsorship risk want to know you can stay longer than 12 months. Framing the extension as a straightforward continuation reduces perceived friction around hiring you.
Align your experience with cross-functional scope
Business planning managers typically coordinate across finance, operations, and leadership. Show experience working across teams or business units. Candidates who can demonstrate cross-functional collaboration are much easier for employers to visualize in a planning management seat.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every company listing a business planning role will support OPT students. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers who have a documented history of sponsoring international candidates, so you focus your applications where authorization is genuinely viable.
Business Planning Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Planning Manager roles typically support OPT work authorization?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large companies with established international hiring processes. Business planning is a specialized function, and employers who invest in recruiting for it are often more willing to navigate OPT authorization than companies filling generalist roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a track record of sponsoring international candidates in planning and strategy functions.
Does a business or finance degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in this field?
It depends on your specific degree program and whether it appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Some business analytics, management information systems, and quantitative finance degrees qualify. A general MBA or business administration degree typically does not. Check with your DSO to confirm your degree's STEM status before making assumptions in interviews.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a Business Planning Manager role?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your standard OPT authorization. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, you have 150 days total across the extension period, but no single gap can exceed 60 consecutive days. Report any employment change to your DSO promptly. Using that time to apply through a focused channel like Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsorship-friendly roles, is a practical way to stay within your authorized period.
Can I work as a Business Planning Manager on a part-time basis during OPT?
Yes, part-time work counts toward your OPT authorization as long as you work at least 20 hours per week. Business planning roles are almost always full-time, but if you're in a contract or consulting arrangement, verify the hours threshold with your DSO. Working fewer than 20 hours per week counts as unemployment toward your grace period limits.
How do I explain my work authorization timeline to a hiring manager for this role?
Be direct and prepared. State your OPT end date, confirm whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and briefly explain that H-1B visa sponsorship would be the next step after the extension period. Hiring managers for senior business planning roles are accustomed to these conversations. Providing a clear timeline with no ambiguity signals professionalism and makes the authorization question feel manageable rather than uncertain.