(USA) Associate Merchant

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role 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, execute promotional features, and enhance customer experience through data-driven insights. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment strategies while maintaining strong vendor relationships. By applying analytical skills and operational expertise, this position helps drive category performance and supports the execution of business plans aligned with organizational goals and customer needs. About the team: This team consists of highly accountable and self-directed professionals who consistently achieve results through effective communication and strong supplier relationships. They demonstrate advanced negotiation skills and strategic thinking to drive profitable growth and enhance partnerships. Focused on delivering competitive, customer-relevant products, the team leverages data analysis and category strategy to optimize product assortment. Their collaborative approach ensures seamless supplier management and supports business objectives, contributing to a dynamic environment that values integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. What you'll do: Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories. Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate new supplier setups for stores and online channels. Own execution of customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content, adhering to taxonomy and search guidelines. Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting. Contribute to feature and promotional planning across stores and online platforms. Collaborate on modular assortment implementation and inventory decisions to optimize customer experience. What you'll bring: Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors. Strong skills in category strategy development and product assortment planning to support merchandising goals. Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights to influence business decisions and improve category performance. Proficiency in managing purchase orders, supplier issue resolution, and item setup processes for both stores and online channels. Demonstrated capability to collaborate cross-functionally and support execution of promotional features and modular assortment strategies. Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and ethical 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 : - Stock Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Bachelors 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... 600 Integrity Dr, 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.