Position Summary...What you'll do...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 search results, and implement promotional features. Utilizing data analysis and financial tracking, the Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and category performance evaluation. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and project coordination skills to drive category strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance the overall customer experience.
About the team: The team is focused on expanding offerings in the Hot Beverage category both in stores and online, aiming to meet customer needs effectively. Members collaborate to analyze data innovatively, supporting supplier and vendor relationships while driving category strategy. They manage purchase orders, support item setup, and contribute to promotional activities. The team leverages data analysis and visualization tools to inform decisions and improve business outcomes. Working closely with cross-functional partners, they ensure accurate product information and execute customer communication programs, all while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
What you'll do: - Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
- Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and setting up new suppliers for stores and online.
- Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content and manage search query execution.
- Track category financial performance, support forecasting, budgeting, and sales analysis.
- Develop and implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies.
- Leverage data analysis tools to generate insights and support decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with planners and analysts to align inventory purchases with financial plans.
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 execution to support merchandising goals.
- Proficiency in data analysis and sales analysis to inform decision-making and optimize category performance.
- Ability to manage purchase orders and support item setup for both stores and e-commerce channels.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and enhance customer experience.
- Competence in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking financial performance against targets.
- Effective project management skills to support feature planning 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.
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...701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
