(USA) Associate Merchant - Baby

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

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The Baby - Feeding & Nursing Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with analyzing data, supplier negotiations, executing strategies, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate product content, onboard new and existing suppliers, and leverages data analysis to inform category strategies. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This position requires a detail-oriented professional committed to delivering customer-focused solutions and driving business results through effective communication and operational excellence.

About the team

The team prioritizes delivering value by making customer-focused decisions and strategically leading business growth with accountability. Members apply critical thinking to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. Clear communication and commitment to execution are essential, alongside collaboration to achieve shared goals and celebrate successes. The team leverages vendor relationship management, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and data analysis to support supplier partnerships and category performance. Together, they drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while fostering a professional and results-oriented environment.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors.
• Strong skills in category strategy development and supplier management to support merchandising goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track category performance and inform decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and support item setup and maintenance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking aligned with organizational targets.
• Effective communication skills to execute customer education programs and support omni-channel initiatives.
• Commitment to upholding company policies, ethics, and standards while driving business results.

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 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.

Benefits and Eligibility

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 area

Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising

Primary Location

601 Respect Dr, 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.