(USA) Associate Merchant-School Project Supplies

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

3d•$70,000 - $130,000•Onsite

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 partnership. Using customer and business insights, the Associate Merchant identifies opportunities, solves problems, and delivers a compelling, affordable assortment across stores and digital channels. The role works with Merchants and cross-functional partners on seasonal moments, modular resets, supplier initiatives, and customer experiences. The School Supplies team leads strategy and execution across school supplies, office essentials, and creative activities. It works across customer insights, merchandising, digital, analytics, supplier collaboration, and innovation, owning the Back-to-School seasonal moment while building customer experiences throughout the year. The position is based at 1700 SE 5th St, Bentonville, Arkansas. The annual salary range is $70,000 to $130,000, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and, for certain positions, stock.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day performance of assigned categories by 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.
Help 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 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.
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.