Merchant Associate: Retail Strategy & Supplier Negotiations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Baby Feeding & Nursing Associate Merchant in Bentonville, AR, to support category management, supplier negotiations, and item setup for stores and online channels. You will analyze data, onboard suppliers, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy in product content, and customer-focused solutions across omni-channel initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support 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

Vendor management

Category strategy

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart seeks a Baby Feeding & Nursing Associate Merchant in Bentonville, AR, to support category management, supplier negotiations, and item setup for stores and online channels. You will analyze data, onboard suppliers, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy in product content, and customer-focused solutions across omni-channel initiatives.