(USA) Associate Merchant-School Project Supplies

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discount Card

Live Better U

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness programs

Walmart Academy

Résumé du poste

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking an Associate Merchant to shape and execute the category strategy for School Supplies, supporting a business that serves customers’ learning, work, and creative needs year-round.

The role manages assortment, pricing, inventory, item execution, performance analysis, and supplier partnerships across stores and digital channels. You will collaborate with Merchants and cross-functional partners to bring seasonal moments, modular resets, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
• Experience using data insights to drive category decisions and opportunities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic analytical tools

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day performance of assigned categories, analyze sales and market insights to monitor performance and identify opportunities and risks
• Support assortment, pricing, inventory, and modular decisions to improve customer value and business results
• Collaborate in supplier negotiations to create customer value
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to execute item launches, transitions, and programs
• Collaborate with replenishment, eCommerce, operations, and category advisors to bring strategies to life
• Prepare clear business updates and recommendations for Merchant leaders and cross-functional partners
• Help resolve execution issues quickly and ensure operational health across stores and digital channels
• Contribute to category planning, forecasting, and key business reviews

Connaissances

Data analysis

Business analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication & PM

Assortment & item execution

Multi-channel experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ merchandising/related

Outils

Microsoft Office

Negotiation with suppliers

Pricing & site merchandising

Inventory planning

Description du poste

Bentonville, AR

1700 Se 5th St
Bentonville, AR 72716

R-2684086

$70,000 - $130,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

TheAssociateMerchanthelpsshapeandexecutethecategorystrategyforSchoolSupplies,supportingabusinessthatservescustomers’learning,work,andcreativeneedsthroughouttheyear.Thisrolemanagescriticalpartsoftheday-to-daybusiness,includingassortment,pricing,inventory,itemexecution,performanceanalysis,andsupplierpartnership.TheAssociateMerchantusescustomerandbusinessinsightstoidentifyopportunities,solveproblems,anddeliveracompelling,affordableassortmentacrossstoresanddigitalchannels.WorkingwithMerchantsandcross-functionalpartners,thisrolebringskeyseasonalmoments,modularresets,supplierinitiatives,andcustomerexperiencestolife.

About the team:

Joinateamthatisredefininghowcustomerslearn,work,andcreate.OurSchoolSuppliesteamleadsstrategyandexecutionacrossabroadportfoliothatincludesschoolsupplies,officeessentials,andcreativeactivities.Weoperateattheintersectionofcustomerinsights,merchandising,digital,analytics,suppliercollaboration,andinnovationtodelivercompelling,affordablesolutionsforfamilies,students,teachers,andcreators.TheteamownsoneofWalmart’smostimportantseasonalmoments,Back-to-School,whilebuildingrelevantcustomerexperiencesthroughouttheyear.Thisisafast-paced,collaborativeteamwherecuriosity,strongexecution,andcustomerfocusmatter.

What you'll do:

• Managetheday-to-dayperformanceofassignedcategories,analyzingsales,customer,andmarketinsightstomonitorperformanceandidentifyopportunitiesandrisks.
• Supportassortment,pricing,inventory,andmodulardecisionsthatimprovecustomervalueandbusinessresults.
• Collaborateinsuppliernegotiationstocreatecustomervalue.
• Partnerwithsuppliersandinternalteamstoexecuteitemlaunches,transitions,andprograms.
• Collaboratewithreplenishment,eCommerce,operations,andcategoryadvisorstobringstrategiestolife.
• PrepareclearbusinessupdatesandrecommendationsforMerchantleadersandcross-functionalpartners.
• Helpresolveexecutionissuesquicklyandensureoperationalhealthacrossstoresanddigitalchannels.
• Contributetocategoryplanning,forecasting,andkeybusinessreviews.

What you'll bring:

• Strongdataandsalesanalysisskillstoinformcategorystrategy,assortment,pricing,andbusinessdecisions.
• Businessanalysiscapabilitiestoidentifygrowthopportunities,diagnoseperformancegaps,andsupportcontinuousimprovement.
• Financialacumentosupportbudgeting,forecasting,inventorymanagement,andperformancetrackingagainstbusinessgoals.
• EffectivecommunicationandprojectmanagementskillstopartnerwithMerchants,suppliers,andcross-functionalteamsonkeybusinesspriorities.
• Abilitytomanageassortmentanditemexecutionprocesseswithaccuracyandalignmenttocustomer,financial,andoperationalneeds.
• Experienceworkingacrossstoresanddigitalchannelstoexecutecategorystrategiesanddeliveraseamlesscustomerexperience.

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.
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 .

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related areaBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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