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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking an Associate Merchant to support category management, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders for stores and online channels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, accurate product content, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive sales and improve customer experience. You will analyze category performance, contribute to budgeting and promotional strategies, and work to streamline item setup and pricing, while adhering to

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
• Experience negotiating with vendors in retail or e-commerce environments.
• Ability to analyze sales data to support budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Assist in new supplier setups for stores and online channels.
• Own execution of customer communication and education programs for accurate product content.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting/Forecasting

Customer-focused processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking an Associate Merchant to support category management, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders for stores and online channels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, accurate product content, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive sales and improve customer experience. You will analyze category performance, contribute to budgeting and promotional strategies, and work to streamline item setup and pricing, while adhering to