Associate Merchant - Baby Wipes

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Job summary

Walmart Baby merchandising team is seeking an Associate Merchant to support category management for both stores and online channels. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage POs, set up new suppliers, and help optimize product content for a seamless omni-channel experience.

You will analyze data to inform category performance and assist in budgeting and forecasting while building strong vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 2 years of merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related experience.
• Strong vendor management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with merchants, planners, and site merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication and education programs.
• Monitor category performance through data analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and modular assortment implementation.
• Utilize data tools to generate reports and insights that inform business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support category strategy and execution.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Data analysis

Cross-functional collab

Category strategy

Purchase orders

Item setup

Pricing recommendations

Digital tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary...

What youll do...Role summary:

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management through supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance customer experience by ensuring accurate product content and executing promotional activities. You will leverage data analysis to inform category performance and assist in budgeting and forecasting. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and a focus on delivering value through effective category strategies, contributing to Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

About the team

The Baby merchandising team is dedicated to providing families with quality, value, and convenience through a well‑curated product assortment. Collaborating closely with suppliers and cross‑functional partners, the team ensures a seamless omni‑channel shopping experience. By leveraging customer insights, data analysis, and innovative approaches, the group continuously enhances how customers discover and engage with the Baby category across physical and digital platforms. This commitment drives meaningful business outcomes and supports Walmart’s mission to meet evolving customer needs with excellence and efficiency.

What youll do

• Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute customer communication and education programs.
• Monitor category performance through data analysis and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and modular assortment implementation.
• Utilize data tools to generate reports and insights that inform business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support category strategy and execution.

What youll bring

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations to support category goals.
• Strong skills in data analysis and reporting to track category performance and inform financial planning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including merchants, planners, and site merchandising.
• Knowledge of category strategy development and execution across store and online channels.
• Proficiency in managing purchase orders, item setup, and pricing recommendations.
• Aptitude for leveraging digital tools to enhance decision‑making and customer‑focused processes.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

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.

• 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

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

601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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