Associate Merchant - Strategic Vendor Negotiations & Growth

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

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Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking an Associate Merchant to support supplier negotiations, data analysis, and item setup for stores and online channels. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product content, onboard new and existing suppliers, and inform category strategies.

The role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining vendor relationships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports senior merchants in supplier negotiations and manage financials 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.
• Leverage data tools to generate insights and support technology adoption within scope.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Financial planning

Operations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart in Bentonville, AR is seeking an Associate Merchant to support supplier negotiations, data analysis, and item setup for stores and online channels. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product content, onboard new and existing suppliers, and inform category strategies.

The role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining vendor relationships.