Associate Merchant Toy Vehicles

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

105d • $70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. As an Associate Merchant, you'll serve as an advocate for our customers and see the products you buy come to life in stores and online. Part visionary and part strategist, you'll be the expert for your category and leverage the scale and access of the Walmart system to truly impact the business and the lives of millions of customers worldwide. Along the way, you'll be guided by our deep-rooted culture with the support and tools you need to do your best work.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office
• Negotiating with third-party suppliers
• Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area
• Bachelor's degree in Business
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising

Responsibilities

• Setting the category strategy: establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience.
• Building relationships: use influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners, and other Associate Merchants.
• Making decisions: make decisions about nearly every aspect of your products including replenishment, supply chain, manufacturers, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular, and pricing.
• Designing, developing, and launching products: work with the Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands.
• Knowing your category: know your customers and suppliers better than anyone and always think about what is next for your business.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree