Associate Merchant – Computing

Walmart

. Support supplier negotiations and assortment planning for assigned categories and subcategories .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier negotiations, category strategy development, and data analysis to optimize product assortment and enhance customer experience across retail and eCommerce channels. Strong analytical and communication skills support effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendor management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementSupplier NegotiationsData Analysis and VisualizationCategory Strategy DevelopmentBachelor’s Degree in Business or Merchandising

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningOperationsSales Data AnalysisMarket Trend AnalysisProduct Assortment ManagementPromotional Feature ImplementationAssortment PlanningPricing Strategy

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingIntegrityCommitment to Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

Data Analysis ToolsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s in Business or Merchandising

Industry Keywords

RetailECommerceCategory ManagementSupplier SetupCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support supplier negotiations and assortment planning for assigned categories and subcategories
Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate new supplier setups for stores and online channels
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication and education programs
Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content following taxonomy guidelines
Analyze sales data and market trends to support category strategy and forecasting
Coordinate with planners and analysts to align financial plans and inventory purchases
Implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies
Use data analysis tools to generate reports and insights for decision-making
Support category management and optimize product assortment and customer experience across stores and online channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field and 3 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area OR 5 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 analytical skills to interpret sales data, market trends, and category performance
Effective communication and collaboration skills with merchants, planners, and suppliers
Knowledge of category strategy development, product assortment, and pricing
Ability to manage assortment, resolve supplier issues, and support item setup for stores and eCommerce
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools
Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and company values
Microsoft Office preferred
Negotiating with third-party suppliers preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Master’s in Business or Merchandising preferred

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 program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Stock (for certain positions)