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 customer communication programs, and support promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to forecasting, budgeting, and assortment decisions. The position requires effective relationship management with suppliers and internal teams to drive category performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and delivering a seamless customer experience across multiple channels.
About the team: The Associate Merchant team plays a vital role in managing supplier relationships, supporting category strategy, and ensuring accurate product assortment across channels. The team collaborates closely with merchants, vendors, and cross-functional partners to drive effective purchasing, pricing, and promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, they contribute to forecasting and category performance. The team is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and operational excellence while supporting customer-focused initiatives. Members are encouraged to develop their skills in negotiation, communication, and e-commerce management to deliver value and support Walmart's business objectives.
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.
- Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels.
- Collaborate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases.
What you'll bring: - Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations to support category goals.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, business, and data analysis to inform decisions.
- Proficiency in category strategy development and product assortment planning aligned with customer behavior insights.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support supplier issue resolution.
- Knowledge of e-commerce management and purchasing processes to optimize item setup and inventory.
- Ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting to support financial targets.
- Commitment to upholding company policies and ethical standards in all 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 $84,000.00 - $156,000.00
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...45 W 25Th St, New York, NY 10010, United States of America
