Associate Merchant - Auto Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks an Associate Merchant to support category management by negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier issues to ensure accurate product setup across channels.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication, optimize content, forecast budgets, and implement promotional features, leveraging data analysis to improve category performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree or 2 years of merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
• Proven experience in vendor relationships and supplier negotiations to support category goals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data tools for performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
• Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Own execution of customer communication and education programs with cross-functional teams for product content accuracy.
• Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting.
• Develop and implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and sample management processes.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to drive business solutions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Supplier negotiations

Data-driven analysis

Category strategy execution

Purchase order management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Promotional planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years merchandising experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 issues to ensure accurate product setup across 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 forecasting and budgeting efforts while supporting modular assortment strategies. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and a commitment to operational excellence, aligning business objectives with customer-focused solutions to drive category performance and enhance the overall shopping experience.

About the team:

The team leads merchandising and purchasing for RV accessories and automotive coolant, focusing on category strategy and financial management to meet business goals. They collaborate across functions to optimize supplier relationships, pricing, and inventory decisions. Using data-driven insights and customer-focused approaches, the team supports strategic initiatives and promotional execution. Committed to continuous improvement and effective decision-making, members foster talent development through coaching and performance management. This group plays a vital role in aligning category plans with operational priorities, maintaining a professional environment dedicated to delivering measurable value and results.

What you'll do:

• 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, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of product content.
• Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting activities.
• Develop and implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and sample management processes.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to drive business solutions and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations to support category goals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analysis tools for performance tracking and decision-making.
• Knowledge of category strategy development and execution to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues efficiently.
• Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and modular teams.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance in all business practices.
• Proficiency in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and promotional activities 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

Minimum Qualifications...

Bachelor's degree OR 2 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area

Preferred Qualifications...

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related areaBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, 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.