(USA) Associate Merchant-School Project Supplies
About The Position
The Associate Merchant helps shape and execute the category strategy for School Supplies, supporting customers’ learning, work, and creative needs throughout the year. The role manages day-to-day business activities including assortment, pricing, inventory, item execution, performance analysis, and supplier partnerships. It uses customer and business insights to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver a compelling, affordable assortment across stores and digital channels. Working with Merchants and cross-functional partners, the Associate Merchant helps deliver seasonal moments, modular resets, supplier initiatives, and customer experiences. The School Supplies team oversees a portfolio that includes school supplies, office essentials, and creative activities, and leads strategy and execution for Back-to-School while building relevant customer experiences throughout the year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related area.
- Strong data and sales analysis skills to inform category strategy, assortment, pricing, and business decisions.
- Business analysis capabilities to identify growth opportunities, diagnose performance gaps, and support continuous improvement.
- Financial acumen to support budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and performance tracking against business goals.
- Effective communication and project management skills to partner with Merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on business priorities.
- Ability to manage assortment and item execution processes accurately and align them with customer, financial, and operational needs.
- Experience working across stores and digital channels to execute category strategies and deliver a seamless customer experience.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office.
- Negotiating with third-party suppliers.
- Pricing, site merchandising, planning, inventory, or a related area.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day performance of assigned categories, analyzing sales, customer, and market insights to monitor performance and identify opportunities and risks.
- Support assortment, pricing, inventory, and modular decisions that improve customer value and business results.
- Collaborate in supplier negotiations to create customer value.
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to execute item launches, transitions, and programs.
- Collaborate with replenishment, eCommerce, operations, and category advisors to bring strategies to life.
- Prepare business updates and recommendations for Merchant leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Resolve execution issues quickly and ensure operational health across stores and digital channels.
- Contribute to category planning, forecasting, and key business reviews.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family care leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U), subject to eligibility requirements.
- Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Stock may be additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
