Internship
Walmart Merchandising
Updated on 12/16/2024
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Global retail chain offering affordable products
Compensation Overview
$19 - $35Hourly
No H1B Sponsorship
Bentonville, AR, USA
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program currently
- Expected graduation date between December 2025-August 2026
- Leverages data analysis tools to explore simple data, performs basic statistical analysis, derives insights, and creates basic reports.
- Uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisions.
- Identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work.
- Owns the execution of customer communication and education programs in stores.
- Collaborates with the modular team.
- Owns search queries for an assigned category.
- Ensures the quality and accuracy of product page content.
- Follows taxonomy guidelines.
- Collaborates with Site Merchandising to run campaigns on the Walmart.com home page as planned.
- Implements rules to filter what appears in search results for shared search terms as needed.
- Supports category finances by tracking performance against organizational financial targets.
- Creates sales reports that analyze sub-category performance against overall business results as needed.
- Supports forecasting as assigned.
- Provides input on budgeting at the sub-category level or below.
- Coordinates with planners/business analysts to determine financial plans and inventory purchase amounts.
- Develops and executes approved proposals for features across stores and online channels.
- Implements themes for monthly category features.
- Supports decisions on recommended modular strategies.
- Supports the implementation of modular layout principles for a category along with the modular team.
- Supports walkthrough execution, owns necessary adjustments based on post-walkthrough analysis, and makes recommendations.
- Supports decisions on corporate quantities of committed-buy and allocated items and quantities to be shared.
- Advises on sharing of items and item replenishment.
- Supports determination of the finalized modulars.
- Supports merchants with the resolution of supplier issues and supports the setup of new suppliers for stores and online.
- Obtains missing, item-related information from suppliers and/or distributors to ensure items are correctly set up.
- Supports activity planning, store trainings, and store communications.
- Supports the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs.
- Develops and communicates business plans and priorities.
- Removes barriers and obstacles that impact performance.
- Provides resources Identifies performance standards.
- Measures progress and adjusts performance accordingly.
- Develops contingency plans.
- Demonstrates adaptability and supports continuous learning.
- Executes key business strategies and communication platforms by managing cross-functional initiatives that impact store and corporate processes.
- Manages merchandising programs and initiatives, customer and company communications, and associate training content.
- Makes recommendations for system support developments.
- Recommends merchandise priorities.
- Provides insight to senior management and other business partners on key issues and opportunities to drive the business.
- Translates merchandise strategies for assigned departments into executable programs.
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. Additionally, Walmart offers financial services and health and wellness services, such as pharmacies and vision centers. The company's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$5.5B
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Investment in FinTech startup One enhances Walmart's financial services offerings.
- The app for visually impaired customers demonstrates Walmart's commitment to inclusivity.
- Modernizing the Loveland distribution center with robotics improves operational efficiency.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Target.
- Potential backlash from communities due to the closure of physical stores.
- Challenges in integrating new technologies and solution providers like Logicbroker.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's omnichannel approach integrates physical stores with a robust e-commerce platform.
- The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
- Walmart's commitment to community support includes job opportunities for veterans.
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Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans