Associate Merchant - Ride On Toys

Walmart Inc.

🇺🇸 United States

Remote

Manager or above

1 day ago

Pension

1 day ago

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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 stores and online channels. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product content, execute customer communication programs, and support promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and financial tracking, the Associate Merchant contributes to forecasting and budgeting efforts while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The position requires a focus on delivering a seamless customer experience through effective category support and operational excellence aligned with organizational goals.
About the team:
The Associate Merchant team plays a vital role in managing vendor relationships and supporting category strategy for Preschool Ride Ons. This team collaborates closely with suppliers and internal partners to ensure accurate product setup, effective negotiation, and seamless execution of promotional activities. Utilizing data analysis and supplier management skills, the team drives category performance and enhances the customer experience across channels. Members contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and assortment planning while maintaining compliance with company standards. The team fosters a professional environment focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering value to customers.
What you'll do:

Provide administrative support for supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders within assigned categories.
Assist merchants in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
Execute customer communication and education programs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Monitor category performance through data analysis and support budgeting, forecasting, and sales reporting activities.
Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and modular assortment implementation to optimize product presentation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and track category performance.
Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues efficiently.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to support customer-focused initiatives and omni-channel strategies.
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking at the category or subcategory level.
Effective communication skills to build partnerships and support business solutions.

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, seehttps://one.walmart.com/notices. 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, seeOne.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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree OR 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.

Associate Merchant - Ride On Toys · Walmart Inc.

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