(USA) Associate Merchant- Women's Digital

Walmart•New York, NY

6d•$84,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup for stores and online channels. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience through effective communication and data-driven insights. You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and promotional activities while leveraging analytical tools to support category performance. The position requires a strong focus on operational excellence, vendor relationship management, and alignment with organizational goals to deliver value and drive business results. The team is dedicated to delivering a seamless and efficient shopping experience by managing the end-to-end digital journey for customers. Focused on vendor relationship management, category strategy, and supplier coordination, the team ensures accurate product assortment and pricing. Leveraging data analysis and e-commerce expertise, they support merchandising decisions and promotional activities. Collaboration across functions drives continuous improvement and operational excellence. This team plays a key role in aligning business goals with customer needs, maintaining high standards, and fostering a results-oriented environment that supports Walmart’s commitment to value and quality.

Requirements

Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or e-commerce environments.
Strong skills in category strategy development and product assortment planning to support business growth.
Ability to analyze data effectively, leveraging insights to influence merchandising decisions and optimize category performance.
Proficiency in managing purchase orders, supplier issue resolution, and item setup for both stores and online channels.
Demonstrated capability to collaborate cross-functionally and support execution of promotional features and modular assortment strategies.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and customer-focused business solutions.
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
Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Merchandising

Responsibilities

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.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication and education programs.
Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content and maintain taxonomy guidelines.
Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting.
Implement approved feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels.
Leverage data analysis tools to generate insights and support decision-making processes.