Associate Merchant - Vitamins & Supplements

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

20h

About The Position

The Associate Merchant supports category management for Walmart’s Vitamins & Supplements business by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup for stores and online channels. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication programs, optimize search results, and implement merchandising strategies. Through data analysis and forecasting, the Associate Merchant supports category financial planning and promotional activities, helping enhance the customer experience and drive business results. The Vitamins & Supplements team manages a fast-growing business across stores and online, focusing on everyday essentials, emerging trends, and innovative brands. The team identifies opportunities, develops supplier partnerships, and works cross-functionally to shape the future of wellness at Walmart.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or a related area.
Experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or e-commerce environments.
Skills in category strategy development and supplier management to support merchandising goals.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track category performance and inform decision-making.
Ability to support item setup, pricing, and modular assortment execution aligned with business objectives.
Effective collaboration and communication skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and vendors.
Commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
Aptitude for leveraging digital tools to enhance merchandising processes and customer experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Monitor category performance through data analysis and support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting activities.
Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and modular assortment implementation to optimize product presentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with company policies.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and 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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
Stock compensation may be included for certain positions.