Associate Merchant- Soft

Role summary:
The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management through supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and issue resolution. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product setup, effective promotional execution, and optimized customer experiences across channels. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, the Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and assortment planning to meet financial targets. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and strategic thinking to drive category performance while maintaining compliance with company policies and fostering collaborative partnerships that align with organizational goals.

About the team:
Ourteamisdedicatedtohelpingcustomerscreatehomestheylovethroughstylish,affordable,andfunctionalbathandshowerproductsthatdeliverquality,value,and inspiration.

Wefocusonevolvingcustomerneedsandmarkettrendstoestablish Walmartasaleadingdestinationforeverydayessentialsandstyle-drivenbathroomsolutions.

Collaboratingcloselywithsuppliersandcross-functional partners,theteamdrivescategorystrategy,product innovation,andassortmentdevelopmentacrossstoresanddigital.

Byleveragingdataandcustomerinsights,wecontinuouslyelevatethecustomerexperienceanddrivesustainablebusinessgrowth.

What you'll do:

• Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
• Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Execute customer communication and education programs, ensuring accuracy and quality of product page content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support category features, modular assortment, and promotional activities.
• Analyze sales and category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making processes.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and sample management to optimize inventory and merchandising.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal partners to drive business results.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong skills in category strategy development and execution to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in data analysis and business analysis to derive insights and support decision-making processes.
• Ability to manage purchase orders, resolve supplier issues, and support item setup for stores and online channels.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to implement merchandising plans and promotional activities.
• Aptitude for leveraging digital tools to enhance category performance and reporting accuracy.

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.

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