Position Summary...
The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup across channels. This role collaborates with
cross-functional teams to execute customer communication programs, optimize search results, and implement promotional strategies. Utilizing data analysis and financial tracking, the Associate Merchant contributes to forecasting and budgeting efforts while supporting modular assortment and pricing decisions. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and strategic insight to drive category performance and deliver value aligned with organizational goals.
About the team:
The team supports merchants in managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and category strategies to enhance product offerings. They collaborate across functions to ensure accurate item setup, pricing, and promotional activities, leveraging data analysis to drive informed decisions. Focused on delivering a seamless customer experience, the team coordinates with suppliers and internal partners to maintain quality and operational efficiency. Members contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and implementing category plans that align with business goals. This collaborative environment values integrity, continuous improvement, and effective communication to achieve results that benefit customers and the organization.
What you'll do...
- Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
- Assist with supplier issue resolution and facilitate new supplier setup for stores and online channels.
- Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain product page content accuracy and apply taxonomy guidelines to optimize search results.
- Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting.
- Implement approved feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels.
- Collaborate with planners and vendors to align inventory and financial plans with business objectives.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for category strategy and decision-making.
- Proficiency in managing purchase orders and supporting category administration tasks.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues and support item setup.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and tracking category financial performance.
- Excellent communication skills to execute customer education programs and support merchandising initiatives.
- Detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in product content and search query management.
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.
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.