Associate Merchant - Hard Tabletop

Position 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.

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, ensuring accuracy and quality of product page content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement category features, modular layouts, and promotional activities.
• Analyze sales data and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for assigned categories.
• Support item setup, pricing recommendations, and sample management processes.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to drive category strategy and performance.

About the team

The Hard Tabletop team focuses on delivering quality, functional, and affordable products that enhance everyday living. This team collaborates closely with suppliers and cross-functional partners to develop assortments aligned with customer preferences, seasonal trends, and market opportunities. By leveraging data analysis and strong vendor relationships, the team drives business growth and improves the shopping experience. Members contribute through thoughtful merchandising decisions and effective execution, supporting Walmart’s mission to help customers save money and live better. The team values integrity, continuous improvement, and a customer-centered approach in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in merchandising, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

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