<h2>Position Summary...</h2><h2>What youll do...</h2><div><div>Associate Merchant </div><div> </div><div>Relocation Required to Bentonville, AR </div><div> </div><div>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. </div><div> </div><div>You’ll sweep us off our feet if:  </div><div><ul><li>You can demonstrate professional judgement throughout your recommendations, decisions, priority-setting, and analysis of improvement opportunities </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>You are focused on execution and results as showcased by your pursuit of achieving performance objectives </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>You are always planning for and improving performance </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>You are adaptable professionally, demonstrating creativity and strength in the face of challenges </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>You are skilled in building relationships that are trusting, collaborative and cross-functional </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>You’ll make an impact by:  </div><div><ul><li>Setting the category strategy: you’ll establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Building relationships: you’ll use your influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners and other Associate Merchants </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>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 </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Designing, developing, and launching products: you’ll work with our Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Knowing your category: you’ll know your customers and supplier better than anyone and are always thinking about what is next for your business </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Benefits &amp; Perks:   </div><div>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.  </div><div> </div><div>Equal Opportunity Employer   </div><div>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.   </div><div> </div><div>Who We Are  </div><div>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 youll 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. <a href="http://www.careers.walmart.com/" target="_blank">www.careers.walmart.com</a> </div></div>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 <a href="https://one.walmart.com/notices" target="_blank">https://one.walmart.com/notices</a>.‎ ‎ Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 <a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J">One.Walmart</a>.‎ 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 ‎ <h2></h2><h2>Minimum Qualifications...</h2>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.<h2></h2><h2>Preferred Qualifications...</h2>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 areaBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising<h2></h2><h2>Primary Location...</h2>1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.