Associate Merchant- Home Decor

The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to enhance customer experience through accurate product content and effective communication programs. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to category strategy, budgeting, and promotional activities. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and a focus on operational excellence to drive sales performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Our team is dedicated to helping customers create homes they are proud of by offering stylish, affordable home décor that combines quality, inspiration, and ease of shopping. We focus on understanding customer preferences and market trends to ensure Walmart remains a trusted destination for home products. Collaborating closely with suppliers and internal partners, the team drives category strategy, product assortment, and customer engagement across channels.

By leveraging data and business insights, we continuously enhance the shopping experience while supporting operational excellence and strong vendor relationships.

• Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders 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, ensuring accurate product page content and search query management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement category features, modular layouts, and promotional strategies.

• Analyze sales and category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Guide suppliers in developing customer-focused processes and products aligned with business objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data insights and supporting technology adoption within scope.

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or e-commerce environments.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data analysis and visualization tools to inform business decisions.

• Expertise in category strategy, product assortment, and modular merchandising principles to optimize sales performance.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally and support supplier issue resolution.

• Ability to manage purchase orders, support item setup, and maintain pricing and promotional activities.

• Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking category financial performance.

• Commitment to upholding company policies, ethics, and delivering customer-focused solutions.

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…