Associate Merchant - Notetaking

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The (USA) Associate Merchant supports category management by assisting with supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, and item setup for both stores and online channels. This role collaborates cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues, execute customer communication programs, and maintain product content accuracy. Utilizing data analysis and financial tracking, the Associate Merchant contributes to forecasting, budgeting, and promotional planning. The position requires strong vendor relationship management and strategic support to enhance customer experience and drive category performance while adhering to company policies and operational standards. About the team: The team supports category management by overseeing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and item setup. They collaborate closely with merchants and vendors to ensure accurate product information and smooth supplier negotiations. The team leverages data analysis to inform category strategy and supports promotional activities across stores and online channels. Focused on delivering quality customer experiences, they manage communications and training initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies. This group values continuous improvement and works cross-functionally to meet business goals efficiently and effectively. What you'll do: Support supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories. Assist merchants with supplier issue resolution and new supplier setup for stores and online. Execute customer communication and education programs to enhance shopper experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate product content and search query quality. Track category financial performance and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Develop and implement feature proposals and modular assortment strategies. Leverage data analysis tools to generate insights and support decision-making. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to align with business objectives. What you'll bring: Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors. Strong skills in category strategy development and execution to support merchandising goals. Ability to analyze data effectively to derive insights and inform business decisions. Proficiency in managing purchase orders and resolving supplier-related issues efficiently. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking at the category or subcategory level. Excellent collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and modular teams. Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and ethical business practices. 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 ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliers, Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising Primary Location... 1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.