Associate Merchant - Fresh Citrus

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
As an Associate Merchant, you will support category management by facilitating supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and resolving supplier-related issues to ensure accurate product setup across channels. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute customer communication programs, optimize search results, and contribute to category financial planning. Leveraging data analysis and digital tools, you will help drive informed decisions that enhance customer experience and business performance. This role requires strong vendor relationship management, strategic thinking, and a commitment to operational excellence within a dynamic retail environment.
About the team:
The Produce team is dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality produce while helping customers save money daily. The team focuses on offering the right assortment, strong value, exceptional quality, and reliable availability through sustainable supply partnerships. Operating in a fast-paced, complex environment influenced by factors like weather and demand, team members use data and merchant insights to make timely decisions. This Associate Merchant role provides an opportunity to learn merchandising fundamentals, take early ownership, and directly impact store operations nationwide by supporting vendor relationships, category strategy, and supplier management.
What you'll do:

• Support merchants in supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues and facilitate the setup of new suppliers for stores and online channels.
• Own execution of customer communication and education programs in stores, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of product page content, following taxonomy and search query guidelines.
• Track category financial performance, support forecasting, and contribute to budgeting processes.
• Develop and implement category features and promotional strategies across channels.
• Leverage data analysis tools to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and modular assortment execution.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in vendor relationship management and supplier negotiations within a retail or merchandising environment.
• Strong skills in category strategy development and execution to support business growth and customer needs.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to monitor category performance and inform decision-making.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve supplier issues efficiently, ensuring accurate item setup and inventory control.
• Effective collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with merchants, planners, and merchandising teams.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking to support category financial goals.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, compliance, and ethical business practices.

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, see https://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, see One.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.

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...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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