Position Summary...
Role summary:
As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup across channels. You will collaborate with
cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience through effective communication and merchandising strategies. Utilizing data analysis and financial insights, you will contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and promotional planning. This role requires strong vendor relationship management and a focus on operational excellence to drive category performance while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and standards.
About the team:
The team focuses on managing hardware categories including dehumidifiers, humidifiers, and ventilation products. It supports supplier relationships, negotiates agreements, and ensures accurate product setup across channels. Collaborating closely with merchants and vendors, the team drives category strategy, data analysis, and promotional activities to enhance customer experience. It also oversees budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning to meet business goals. Members leverage technology and data insights to optimize processes and product offerings. The team values integrity, effective communication, and continuous improvement to deliver quality results aligned with company standards and customer needs.
What you'll do...
- Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
- Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
- Execute customer communication and education programs to enhance shopper experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate product content and optimize search results.
- Track category financial performance, support forecasting, and contribute to budgeting processes.
- Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels.
- Leverage data analysis tools to generate insights and support decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to align with business objectives.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations to support category objectives.
- Strong skills in data analysis and reporting to inform category strategy and financial planning.
- Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues efficiently within assigned categories.
- Knowledge of category administration, including item setup, pricing, and modular assortment principles.
- Aptitude for collaborating cross-functionally to execute customer-focused initiatives and promotional activities.
- Proficiency in leveraging digital tools to enhance forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
- Commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
At 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.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see
One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area
Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising
Primary Location...
1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.