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Position Summary...The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate product content, supports promotional activities, and leverages data analysis to inform business decisions. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This position requires a focus on delivering a seamless customer experience through effective communication and operational support, aligning with Walmart’s commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and value creation.
About the team:
The Associate Merchant team plays a key role in delivering the right products and value by supporting category strategy, assortment planning, and supplier relationships. This team collaborates across departments to analyze business performance and customer needs, ensuring relevant and accessible product assortments. Focused on enhancing the shopping experience, the team drives merchandising decisions that improve sales and customer satisfaction. Members leverage data analysis and market insights to support supplier management and execute effective category strategies, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to providing affordable and convenient options for customers.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, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance shopper experience.
• Analyze sales and category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies across channels.
• Maintain accurate product content and search query quality to optimize online merchandising.
• Provide expert guidance on item setup, pricing, and inventory allocation decisions.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analysis and visualization tools to inform business decisions.
• Expertise in category strategy development, product assortment, and pricing to support sales and inventory goals.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage purchase orders, resolve supplier issues, and support item setup for both stores and online channels.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking category financial performance aligned with organizational targets.
• Project management capabilities to support feature execution, modular assortment, and promotional activities.

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.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., 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 areaBachelors: Business, Bachelors: MerchandisingPrimary Location...1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.