Appliances Merchant Associate: Data-Driven Category Ally

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Life insurance

Paid time off

Live Better U

Discount Card

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, is seeking an Associate Merchant - Appliances to support category management, supplier negotiations, and item setup for stores and online channels.

The role collaborates across teams to ensure accurate product content and execute communication programs, while using data analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and promotions. The team focuses on managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring accurate product setup across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
• Strong vendor relationships and supplier negotiations experience
• Experience with data analysis and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
• Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Own execution of customer communication and education programs, ensuring accuracy of product page content and adherence to taxonomy guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support category features, modular assortment implementation, and promotional activities.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate reports, track category performance, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Support item setup decisions and sample management processes for imagery and product configuration.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Supplier negotiations

Category strategy development

Execution

Purchase orders

Supplier issues

Data analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused processes

Item setup

Pricing

Promotions

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years merchandising/related experience

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, is seeking an Associate Merchant - Appliances to support category management, supplier negotiations, and item setup for stores and online channels.

The role collaborates across teams to ensure accurate product content and execute communication programs, while using data analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and promotions. The team focuses on managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and ensuring accurate product setup across channels.