Associate Merchant, Household Essentials

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Associate Merchan t - Household Essentials

Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make and drives us to create the future of retail. As an Associate Merchant, you'll serve as an advocate for our customers and see the products you buy come to life in stores and online.  Part visionary and part strategist, you'll be the expert for your category and leverage the scale and access of the Walmart system to truly impact the business and the lives of millions of customers worldwide. Along the way, you'll be guided by our deep-rooted culture with the support and tools you need to do your best work.

You'll sweep us off our feet if :

You can demonstrate professional judgement throughout your recommendations, decisions, priority-setting, and analysis of improvement opportunities

You are focused on execution and results as showcased by your pursuit of achieving performance objectives

You are always planning for and improving performance

You are adaptable professionally, demonstrating creativity and strength in the face of challenges

You are skilled in building relationships that are trusting, collaborative and cross-functional

You'll make an impact by :

Setting the category strategy : you'llestablish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience

Building relationships : you'll use your influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners and other Associate Merchants

Making decisions : you'll make decisions about nearly every aspect of your products including replenishment, supply chain, manufacturers, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular, and pricing

Designing, developing, and launching products : you'll work with our Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands

Knowing your category : you'll know your customers and supplier better than anyone and are always thinking about what is next for your business

• Benefits & Perks :

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions welcoming all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. www.careers.walmart.com

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...

601 Respect Dr, 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.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.