Associate Merchant – Citro & Repellents

Walmart

. Support category management through supplier negotiations and purchase order management .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vendor relationship management, supplier negotiations, and category strategy development, with a strong ability to analyze data for budgeting and forecasting. Proficient in executing customer communication programs and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance merchandising strategies.

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Vendor Relationship ManagementSupplier NegotiationsCategory Strategy DevelopmentData Analysis and ReportingBudgeting and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ManagementSales Data AnalysisFinancial PlanningMerchandising Strategy ExecutionPricing Recommendations

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingOperationsCustomer EngagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support category management through supplier negotiations and purchase order management
Resolve supplier-related issues and facilitate new supplier setup for stores and online channels
Execute customer communication and education programs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on category features, promotions, and modular assortment implementation
Analyze sales data and support forecasting and budgeting aligned with financial targets
Guide suppliers in developing customer-focused processes
Maintain item setup and pricing recommendations
Support merchandising strategy and execution for the Lawn & Garden Chemicals category
Optimize product information and omni-channel customer engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree OR 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area
Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within retail or related sectors
Strong skills in category strategy development and execution
Ability to analyze data, derive insights, and create reports
Proficiency in managing purchase orders and resolving supplier-related issues
Experience collaborating cross-functionally on promotional activities and customer communication programs
Capability to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking at category or subcategory level
Commitment to integrity, compliance, and ethical business practices
Preferred: Microsoft Office
Preferred: Negotiating with third-party suppliers
Preferred: Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, 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
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificates
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes