Role 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 stores and online channels. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication programs, optimize product assortments, and support promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and category performance tracking. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and project coordination skills to drive operational excellence and deliver value aligned with organizational goals.
What you'll do: - Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories and subcategories.
- Assist merchants with resolving supplier issues and setting up new suppliers for stores and online channels.
- Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Analyze sales data and track category performance to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
- Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across stores and online platforms.
- Maintain product page content accuracy and manage item setup decisions for ordering and eCommerce.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal partners to drive business solutions.
What you'll bring: - Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations to support category goals.
- Strong skills in data analysis and business analysis to inform purchasing and assortment decisions.
- Ability to manage product assortment and category strategy aligned with customer behavior and business objectives.
- Proficiency in project management and communication to coordinate cross-functional initiatives effectively.
- Knowledge of e-commerce management and item setup processes to enhance omni-channel customer experience.
- Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all business practices.
- Capability to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking within assigned categories.
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
