Associate Merchant - Plush

Role summary

The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup across channels. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication programs, optimize search results, and implement promotional strategies.

Utilizing data analysis and financial insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to forecasting, budgeting, and assortment planning. By fostering strong vendor relationships and applying category expertise, this position drives operational excellence and supports business objectives while maintaining compliance with company policies and upholding high standards of integrity.

What you'll do

• Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers 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.
• Implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies to enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong proficiency in category strategy development and execution to support business growth and customer needs.
• Ability to analyze data effectively, leveraging insights to inform purchasing decisions and inventory management.
• Skilled in managing purchase orders and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure seamless category operations.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to support promotional activities, pricing strategies, and item setup processes.
• Demonstrated capability to track financial performance and support budgeting and forecasting efforts at the category level.

Pay and 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 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.

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 - $130,000.00

Additional 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.
• 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 area

• Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising
• Primary Location...
• 1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America