Associate Merchant - Fans, Firelogs, Weatherproofing

Bentonville, AR

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716

R-2663720

$70,000 - $130,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Role summary: The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, purchase order management, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate product content, supports promotional activities, and leverages data analysis to inform category performance. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

This position requires a detail-oriented approach to enhance the customer experience and drive business results through effective communication, problem-solving, and adherence to company policies and standards.

About the team: The Department
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Hardware and Fans&Winterteamisdedicatedtobeing America’spreferredlocalhardwareandhomecomfortresourcebyofferingaffordable,accessible,andhighqualityproducts.

Focusingonthe Fansand Winter (Fire-logs,Weatherproofing) category,theteamdeliversexceptionalqualityandvaluethroughabroadassortmentthatsolvesforallcustomers’yeararoundcomfortneeds.

Operatinginafast-paced,highlypenetratedseasonalbusiness,theteambuildsassortmentsthatbalanceessentials,style,function,innovation,andvaluewhileadaptingquicklytochangingweather,market trends,andcustomercomfortpreferences.

• Supportseniormerchantinsuppliernegotiations,purchase orders,supplierissueresolution,andnewsuppliersetupacrossstoresandonlineforassignedcategories.
• Owncustomercommunicationandeducation,ensuringaccurateproductcontent,taxonomy,andsearchguidelines.
• Analyzeperformanceandreportingtosupportbudgeting,forecasting,sales,andfinancialplanning.
• Developandexecutefeatureproposals,modular assortments,andpromotionalstrategiesacrosschannels.
• Executeandrecommenditemsetup,pricing,assortment,sample management,andproductconfigurationtooptimizeinventoryandcustomerexperience.
• Collaboratewithpartnersandprovideprojectandadministrativesupporttodrivecategorystrategy,management initiatives,and execution.

• Provenexperienceinvendorrelationshipmanagementandsuppliernegotiationswithinretailorrelatedsectors.
• Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytointerpretsales,market trends,andcategoryperformancedatatoinformbusinessdecisions.
• Proficiencyinmanagingpurchaseorders,itemsetup,andcategoryadministrationtoensureoperationalaccuracy.
• Abilitytocollaboratecross-functionallytoresolvesupplierissuesandsupportmerchandisingandpromotionalactivities.
• Knowledgeofbudgeting,forecasting,andfinancialperformancetrackingtosupportcategoryobjectivesandfinancialtargets.
• Effectivecommunicationskillstocollaborateandguidesuppliersandcoordinatewithinternalteams.
• Commitmenttoupholdingcompanypolicies,ethics,and customer-focusedbusinesspractices.

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/ouppTO 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  . 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 - $ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.…