Position Summary... Role summary: The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, assortment planning, and item setup for stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate product content, supports promotional activities, and contributes to financial tracking and forecasting. Utilizing data analysis and market insights, the Associate Merchant helps optimize product assortment and customer experience across channels. The position requires effective communication and partnership with vendors and internal teams to drive category performance while adhering to company policies and standards. About the team: The team is committed to positioning Walmart as a premier destination for Computing by delivering mission-driven curation, use case-aligned solutions, and exceptional value. They work closely with suppliers and internal partners to manage category strategy, supplier relationships, and product assortment. Leveraging data analysis and market insights, the team ensures smooth execution across stores and online channels. Focused on enhancing the customer experience, they drive continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining strong communication and business analysis to effectively achieve organizational goals.
What you'll do...
What you'll do:
- Support supplier negotiations and assortment planning for assigned categories and subcategories.
- Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate new supplier setups for stores and online channels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication and education programs.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content following taxonomy guidelines.
- Analyze sales data and market trends to support category strategy and forecasting.
- Coordinate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases.
- Implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies.
- Utilize data analysis tools to generate reports and insights that inform decision-making.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and category performance to inform strategic decisions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of category strategy development, product assortment, and pricing to support merchandising goals.
- Ability to manage assortment, resolve supplier issues, and support item setup for stores and eCommerce.
- Proficiency in leveraging data analysis and visualization tools to generate actionable insights.
- Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all business practices.
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 :
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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 in Business, Merchandising , or related field and 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 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, Supervisory experience
Masters: Business, Masters: 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.
