Associate Merchant – Seasonal

Walmart

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-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, category strategy development, and data analysis to enhance product assortment and drive sales performance. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and execute promotional strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.

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Vendor Relationship ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisE-Commerce ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingBuyingFinancial PlanningOperationsSales Performance EvaluationForecastingBudgetingProduct AssortmentModular Assortment ImplementationItem Setup

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

RetailE-CommerceSupplier NegotiationsCustomer Behavior InsightsPromotional Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories
Resolve supplier issues and facilitate setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement category features, modular layouts, and promotional strategies
Analyze sales data and support forecasting, budgeting, and financial tracking
Provide execution direction on item setup, pricing, and assortment
Leverage data tools to generate insights and support technology adoption
Contribute to category management for Harvest and Halloween products across stores and online channels
Maintain supplier relationships, category strategy, and product assortment
Support continuous improvement, innovation, and superior customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 skills in category strategy development, product assortment, and modular assortment implementation
Proficiency in data analysis and business analysis for forecasting, budgeting, and sales performance evaluation
Effective communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration and resolving supplier or category issues
Knowledge of e-commerce management and customer behavior insights
Ability to manage item setup, pricing recommendations, and promotional feature execution
Preferred: Microsoft Office
Preferred: negotiating with third-party suppliers
Preferred: 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
Paid time off, 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
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit program
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible education programs
Stock may be included for certain positions