Associate Merchant - Hardware - Fasteners
Walmart
Other Engineering
USD 70k-130k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
Position Summary...
Associate Merchant - Hardware - FastenersRelocation Required to Bentonville, AR
Position Summary
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better—and as an Associate Merchant, you’ll play a direct role in making that mission real for millions of customers. In this role, you’ll own your category’s strategy and execution, setting the vision for assortments customers love while driving profitable growth at scale. If you enjoy blending strategy with hands on execution and seeing your decisions come to life both in store and online, this is an opportunity to make an outsized impact within the world’s largest retailer.
About the Merchandising Team
The Merchandising team is at the center of Walmart’s business, connecting customer needs with innovative products and strong supplier partnerships. Associate Merchants work cross functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to shape category direction and execute against business goals. This team balances data driven decision making with creativity and customer insight, ensuring products are not only competitive but differentiated in the marketplace. Your work will directly influence customer experience, financial performance, and long term category growth
What you'll do...
- Set and execute category strategy, managing budgets and priorities to drive profitable growth and enhance the customer experience
- Make end‑to‑end merchandising decisions across assortment, pricing, replenishment, modulars, and supply chain
- Build and influence strong partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and cross‑functional Walmart teams
- Collaborate with Product Development and Sourcing to design, develop, and launch Private Brand products
- Leverage customer and category insights to anticipate what’s next and continuously improve performance
- Demonstrated professional judgment in decision‑making, prioritization, and performance analysis
- A strong execution mindset, consistently driving results against defined objectives
- The ability to plan ahead while continuously identifying opportunities to improve performance
- Adaptability and creativity when navigating change or solving complex business challenges
- Proven skill in building trusted, collaborative relationships across functions and with external partners
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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
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 areaBachelors: Business, Bachelors: Merchandising
