(USA) Associate Merchant

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management through supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to enhance customer experience by ensuring accurate product content and executing promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and market insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and assortment planning. The position requires effective communication and project management skills to drive business results while maintaining compliance with company policies and fostering strong vendor relationships. This role is integral to delivering value and supporting Walmarts strategic objectives. About the team: Our team excels at the intersection of strategy, customer focus, and supplier partnerships, transforming insights into impactful growth. We foster a collaborative environment where merchants lead decisively, influence cross-functional teams, and shape the future of Global Foods in retail. By leveraging strong vendor relationships, data analysis, and category strategy, the team drives business results while maintaining a customer-centric approach. Members work closely with suppliers and internal partners to deliver effective solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous improvement in product assortment and market responsiveness. What you'll do: Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories. Assist merchants with supplier issue resolution and new supplier setup for stores and online. Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Maintain product page content accuracy and manage search query rules for assigned categories. 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 relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal partners. What you'll bring: Proven experience in vendor and supplier relationship management, including negotiation and purchase order administration. Strong skills in category strategy development and execution, with the ability to analyze sales and market trends. Proficiency in data analysis and business analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and modular teams. Knowledge of e-commerce management and product assortment to optimize omni-channel customer experience. Ability to manage projects and implement business solutions aligned with organizational goals. 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 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... 702 Sw 8Th 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. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.