Associate Merchant – Livestock & Equine

Walmart

. Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories .

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 product assortment strategies within retail or e-commerce environments. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support category strategy, budgeting, and inventory planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vendor Relationship ManagementSupplier NegotiationsData AnalysisProduct Assortment ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingFinancial PlanningPurchase Order ManagementSales Data InterpretationCategory Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDigital Tools for Data Analysis

Industry Keywords

RetailE-CommerceInventory PlanningPromotional ActivitiesTaxonomy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories
Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels
Execute customer communication and education programs with cross-functional teams
Maintain accurate product page content and compliance with taxonomy guidelines
Analyze sales and category performance data for budgeting, forecasting, and inventory planning
Implement approved promotional features and modular assortment strategies across channels
Use data tools to generate insights and support technology adoption within the category
Contribute to relevant assortments, customer value, new brand introductions, and improved shopping experiences for dog food, livestock, poultry, and equine products

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 e-commerce environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and business data to support category strategy and forecasting
Proficiency in managing product assortment, pricing, and item setup across channels
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and support category administration and promotional activities
Detail-oriented with experience in purchase order management and resolving supplier-related issues
Familiarity with digital tools for data analysis and reporting
Preferred: Microsoft Office; negotiating with third-party suppliers; pricing; site merchandising; planning or inventory, or related area

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 disability
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
English Language Learning and short-form certificates through Live Better U