Cole Parton

Cole Parton is a finance professional with a comprehensive background in merchandise planning and sales analytics. Currently serving as Manager of Merchandise Planning at Walmart since December 2024, Cole previously held the position of Sales Planning & Analytics Manager at InMocean, where responsibilities included creating weekly sales reports and providing analytics for product teams. Prior experience includes Analyst II in Merchandise Planning for Apparel at Walmart, managing financial planning for a $300M business, and a Manager Trainee at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, where Cole gained insights into their Intermodal business unit. Early career roles include a Bank Teller at Cornerstone Bank and an Investment Services Intern. Cole holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University.