Associate Merchant - Fans, Firelogs, Weatherproofing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Employee discount 10%

Live Better U

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Associate Merchant in Bentonville, AR to support category management and supplier negotiations for Fans, Firelogs, and Weatherproofing. You will handle PO management, item setup, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate product content and strong vendor relationships.

Work with a fast-paced team focused on assortment, promotions, and performance analytics to drive budgeting, forecasting, and customer satisfaction across stores and online channels.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Supports senior merchant in supplier negotiations, purchase orders, supplier setup across stores and online for assigned categories.
• Own customer communication and education, ensuring accurate product content, taxonomy, and search guidelines.
• Analyze performance and reporting to support budgeting, forecasting, sales, and financial planning.
• Develop and execute feature proposals, modular assortments, and promotional strategies across channels.
• Execute and recommend item setup, pricing, assortment, sample management, and product configuration to optimize inventory and customer experience.
• Collaborate with partners and provide project and administrative support to drive category strategy and execution.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's: Business

Bachelor's: Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Merchant - Fans, Firelogs, Weatherproofing

Bentonville, AR

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716

R-2663720

$70,000 - $130,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary

Role summary: The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, purchase order management, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate product content, supports promotional activities, and leverages data analysis to inform category performance. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This position requires a detail-oriented approach to enhance the customer experience and drive business results through effective communication, problem-solving, and adherence to company policies and standards.

About the team: TheDepartment11HardwareandFans&WinterteamisdedicatedtobeingAmerica’spreferredlocalhardwareandhomecomfortresourcebyofferingaffordable,accessible,andhighqualityproducts.FocusingontheFansandWinter(Fire-logs,Weatherproofing)category,theteamdeliversexceptionalqualityandvaluethroughabroadassortmentthatsolvesforallcustomers’yeararoundcomfortneeds.Operatinginafast-paced,highlypenetratedseasonalbusiness,theteambuildsassortmentsthatbalanceessentials,style,function,innovation,andvaluewhileadaptingquicklytochangingweather,markettrends,andcustomercomfortpreferences.

What you'll do

• Supportseniormerchantinsuppliernegotiations,purchaseorders,supplierissueresolution,andnewsuppliersetupacrossstoresandonlineforassignedcategories.
• Owncustomercommunicationandeducation,ensuringaccurateproductcontent,taxonomy,andsearchguidelines.
• Analyzeperformanceandreportingtosupportbudgeting,forecasting,sales,andfinancialplanning.
• Developandexecutefeatureproposals,modularassortments,andpromotionalstrategiesacrosschannels.
• Executeandrecommenditemsetup,pricing,assortment,samplemanagement,andproductconfigurationtooptimizeinventoryandcustomerexperience.
• Collaboratewithpartnersandprovideprojectandadministrativesupporttodrivecategorystrategy,managementinitiatives,andexecution.

What you'll bring

• Provenexperienceinvendorrelationshipmanagementandsuppliernegotiationswithinretailorrelatedsectors.
• Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytointerpretsales,markettrends,andcategoryperformancedatatoinformbusinessdecisions.
• Proficiencyinmanagingpurchaseorders,itemsetup,andcategoryadministrationtoensureoperationalaccuracy.
• Abilitytocollaboratecross-functionallytoresolvesupplierissuesandsupportmerchandisingandpromotionalactivities.
• Knowledgeofbudgeting,forecasting,andfinancialperformancetrackingtosupportcategoryobjectivesandfinancialtargets.
• Effectivecommunicationskillstocollaborateandguidesuppliersandcoordinatewithinternalteams.
• Commitmenttoupholdingcompanypolicies,ethics,andcustomer-focusedbusinesspractices.

Benefits

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/ouppTO 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

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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

• Discount Card
• Get 10% off
• Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Live Better U
• 100% covered
• Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.
• Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
• Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges
• Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
• Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation.At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
• Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech-enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
• With amenities like on-site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work-life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world-class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
• Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.