Associate Merchant - Foot at Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Title

Supplier Management Role

$70,000 - $130,000/yr Regular/ Permanent Salaried Position

Summary: Supplier-related issues to ensure seamless product setup and availability. You will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience through accurate product content and effective communication programs. Utilizing data analysis and financial insights, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and promotional planning. This role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, vendor relationship management, and the implementation of category strategies that align with business objectives and drive value for customers across multiple channels.

About the team: The team manages a complex category focused on providing effective solutions for chronic and acute foot care needs, helping customers save money and improve their well-being. They collaborate closely with suppliers and internal partners to ensure accurate product setup, execute customer education programs, and support promotional activities across stores and online channels. Utilizing data analysis and business insights, the team drives category strategy, supplier management, and pricing decisions. They maintain high standards of integrity and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering value and a seamless customer experience.

What You'll Do

• Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and setting up new suppliers for stores and online.
• Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze sales data and track category performance to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Develop and implement feature proposals and promotional strategies across channels.
• Maintain accurate product content and support item setup and pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with modular teams to optimize assortment layouts and inventory allocations.
• Leverage data tools to generate insights and support business decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong proficiency in category strategy development and execution to support business growth and customer needs.
• Ability to analyze data and business metrics to inform purchasing decisions and forecast category performance.
• Skilled in managing purchase orders, resolving supplier issues, and supporting item setup for both stores and online channels.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and modular teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in product content and pricing recommendations.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR 2 years' experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area

Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising

Primary Location: 601 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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