Merchant - Corn, Cabbage, Greens

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Education benefit

Paid time off

Job summary

The Walmart Merchandising team in Produce seeks a seasoned Merchant in the United States to develop category strategies, manage pricing, promotion, and inventory, and drive profitability across channels. You will lead supplier negotiations, optimize assortment, and coach a cross-functional team to deliver value to customers.

This role requires strong financial acumen, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize the customer experience and achieve business goals in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field required.
• Proven experience developing category and channel strategy for mid-to-large scopes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Manage pricing, promotion, and inventory decisions to optimize profitability.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Lead supplier negotiations and oversee supplier performance and communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align channel strategies and support supply chain operations.
• Drive assortment planning, modular layouts, and product placement decisions.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights and influence decision-making.
• Manage and develop team members, setting performance expectations and providing coaching.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for assigned categories.

Skills

Category strategy

Pricing strategy

Negotiation

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The (USA) Merchant is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that align with long-term business objectives. This role oversees pricing, promotion, and channel strategies while managing profit and loss for a moderately complex category. The Merchant collaborates cross-functionally to optimize supplier negotiations, assortment planning, and customer experience across channels. Leading a team, this position drives financial performance, leverages data insights, and supports operational execution to meet business goals. The role demands strong decision-making, strategic thinking, and effective team management to deliver value and enhance the customer experience.

About the team

The Merchandising team in Produce plays a vital role in shaping Walmart’s fresh food strategy. Managing a broad product portfolio, the team collaborates across merchandising, supply chain, sourcing, operations, and suppliers to drive growth, enhance quality, and improve customer experience. Positioned to influence category strategy, the team identifies market trends and develops solutions impacting stores nationwide. Emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision making, the team is committed to delivering fresh, high-quality products at everyday low prices while supporting financial management, supplier relations, and strategic initiatives to meet business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Manage pricing, promotion, and inventory decisions to optimize profitability.
• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Lead supplier negotiations and oversee supplier performance and communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align channel strategies and support supply chain operations.
• Drive assortment planning, modular layouts, and product placement decisions.
• Utilize data analysis tools to generate insights and influence decision-making.
• Manage and develop team members, setting performance expectations and providing coaching.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for assigned categories.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in category and channel strategy development for moderately complex categories.
• Strong financial management skills, including profit and loss ownership and budget forecasting.
• Ability to analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
• Expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated team management capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to drive strategic initiatives.
• Excellent decision-making skills with a focus on customer-centric and omni-channel approaches.

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/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick line, 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.

Other Compensation

• Stock

Annual Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising , or related field and 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Supervisory experience

Masters: Business, Masters: Merchandising

Primary Location

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

Other Policies

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.