Associate Merchant (HO) - Fishing Bait

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a key partner to the merchandising organization, you will support category growth across stores and eCommerce by driving strong supplier relationships, flawless item execution, and data‑backed business decisions. In this role, you will: Supplier & Category Operations Support merchants during supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories/subcategories. Resolve supplier issues and assist with new supplier setup for both stores and online. Collect and validate item information to ensure accurate and timely item setup. Customer & Shopper Experience Execute customer communication and education initiatives across stores. Partner with the modular team to enhance the in‑store experience. Manage search queries, product page accuracy, and taxonomy compliance for online categories. Collaborate with Site Merchandising on homepage campaigns and implement search rules that improve discoverability. Omnichannel Business Support Analyze customer behavior across channels to understand demand trends and buying patterns. Guide suppliers and vendors in creating customer‑focused processes and product solutions. Budgeting, Reporting & Forecasting Track performance against financial targets and create sales reports to assess subcategory results. Support forecasting activities and contribute insights for subcategory-level budgets. Partner with planning and analytics teams to align financial and inventory strategies. Features, Promotions & Modular Execution Develop and execute approved feature proposals for both stores and online. Support monthly category feature themes and modular strategy decisions. Assist with modular walkthroughs, post-walkthrough adjustments, and corporate quantity recommendations. Data & Digital Acumen Use data tools to run basic analyses, uncover insights, and deliver clear visual reports. Support technology improvements that enhance category operations and efficiency. Item Setup, Maintenance & Pricing Support decisions around item configuration, cross-referencing, and sample management for imagery. Contribute pricing recommendations and support COOP agreement management. Cross-Functional Collaboration Build strong partnerships with merchants, suppliers, planners, analytics teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Identify business needs, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement. Apply up-to-date knowledge to improve processes, support decision-making, and champion customer-first solutions. What You’ll Bring Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in item setup and data accuracy. Ability to interpret customer insights and apply them to category decisions. Experience using data tools and visualization platforms to create clear, actionable reporting. Strong communication and partnership skills across merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Comfort managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A customer-centric mindset focused on delivering best-in-class in-store and online experiences. Willingness to identify process improvement opportunities and adopt digital tools that drive efficiency. Collaborative approach with the ability to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.

Requirements

2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in item setup and data accuracy.
Ability to interpret customer insights and apply them to category decisions.
Experience using data tools and visualization platforms to create clear, actionable reporting.
Strong communication and partnership skills across merchants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Comfort managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
A customer-centric mindset focused on delivering best-in-class in-store and online experiences.
Willingness to identify process improvement opportunities and adopt digital tools that drive efficiency.
Collaborative approach with the ability to support both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office
Negotiating with third-party suppliers
Pricing, site merchandising, planning or inventory, or related area
Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Merchandising

Responsibilities

Supplier & Category Operations Support merchants during supplier negotiations and manage purchase orders for assigned categories/subcategories.
Resolve supplier issues and assist with new supplier setup for both stores and online.
Collect and validate item information to ensure accurate and timely item setup.
Customer & Shopper Experience Execute customer communication and education initiatives across stores.
Partner with the modular team to enhance the in‑store experience.
Manage search queries, product page accuracy, and taxonomy compliance for online categories.
Collaborate with Site Merchandising on homepage campaigns and implement search rules that improve discoverability.
Omnichannel Business Support Analyze customer behavior across channels to understand demand trends and buying patterns.
Guide suppliers and vendors in creating customer‑focused processes and product solutions.
Budgeting, Reporting & Forecasting Track performance against financial targets and create sales reports to assess subcategory results.
Support forecasting activities and contribute insights for subcategory-level budgets.
Partner with planning and analytics teams to align financial and inventory strategies.
Features, Promotions & Modular Execution Develop and execute approved feature proposals for both stores and online.
Support monthly category feature themes and modular strategy decisions.
Assist with modular walkthroughs, post-walkthrough adjustments, and corporate quantity recommendations.
Data & Digital Acumen Use data tools to run basic analyses, uncover insights, and deliver clear visual reports.
Support technology improvements that enhance category operations and efficiency.
Item Setup, Maintenance & Pricing Support decisions around item configuration, cross-referencing, and sample management for imagery.
Contribute pricing recommendations and support COOP agreement management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Build strong partnerships with merchants, suppliers, planners, analytics teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Identify business needs, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement.
Apply up-to-date knowledge to improve processes, support decision-making, and champion customer-first solutions.

Benefits

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 : - Stock