(USA) Associate Merchant - Baby

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Baby - Feeding & Nursing Associate Merchant supports category management by analyzing data, assisting with supplier negotiations, executing strategies, and setting up items for stores and online channels. The role collaborates across functions to ensure accurate product content, onboard suppliers, and use data to inform category strategies. The Associate Merchant contributes to budgeting, forecasting, and modular assortment execution while maintaining vendor relationships and driving customer-focused business results through effective communication and operational excellence.

The team focuses on customer value and business growth through critical thinking, clear communication, collaboration, accountability, and execution. It uses vendor relationship management, negotiation, category strategy, supplier management, and data analysis to support supplier partnerships and category performance, with an emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The annual salary range is $70,000 to $130,000, with annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also include stock. The primary location is 601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related area.
• Experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors.
• Skills in category strategy development and supplier management.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track category performance and inform decisions.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and support item setup and maintenance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking aligned with organizational targets.
• Effective communication skills to execute customer education programs and support omnichannel initiatives.
• Commitment to company policies, ethics, and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience negotiating with third-party suppliers.
• Experience in pricing, site merchandising, planning, inventory, or a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in Business.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Support senior merchants in supplier negotiations and manage financials 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 in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure product page content is accurate and meets taxonomy and search guidelines.
• Analyze category performance data to support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting.
• Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies across channels.
• Collaborate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases.
• Use data tools to generate insights and support technology adoption within the role's scope.
• Maintain vendor relationships and contribute to category performance and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
• PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed