Internship
2024 Summer Corporate Intern: Availability Operations
Posted on 10/31/2023
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Operates hypermarkets and grocery stores globally
Bentonville, AR, USA
- Identify ways for our team to work more productively by creating a roadmap to make the user interface of a key technology platform more intuitive
- Accelerate the growth of our Marketplace business by gathering feedback from individuals and companies who sell their products at Walmart and on Walmart.com and creating a streamlined, user-friendly seller onboarding process
- Improve the user experience of Walmart.com by designing a strategy for item visibility, minimizing the number of out-of-stock items our customers see as they search and browse the site and much more!
- Thrive in ambiguity: You naturally apply structure and frameworks to accelerate end-to-end results and enjoy bringing clarity to complex situations
- Have a “detective's mindset”: You're intellectually curious, eager to learn the business, and driven to uncover the root causes of the issues we're working to solve
- Solve problems: You have a bias for action and can develop short-term, sustainable solutions to issues in real-time
- Are data-driven: You can handle large datasets and use them to identify trends and derive actionable insights
- Are a storyteller: You can present strategic initiatives in a narrative format that brings to life the problems we're working to solve. You know how to build and present audience-specific, enterprise-level story arcs to diverse stakeholders, ranging from peers to executives to board members
- Innovate: You're driven to shape Walmart's business strategy and direction in creative ways, and can envision how your ideas will impact associates and customers
- Are accountable: You are a team-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead strategic initiatives that continue our focus on stability, growth, and profitability metrics; you regularly communicate progress to relevant stakeholders
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program currently
- Expected graduation date between December 2024-August 2025
- 0-1 years of full-time relevant experience (excludes internship and research-based roles)
- This role is only open to candidates in Bentonville, AR or those who would relocate there
- Experience with data analysis, business intelligence tools, and/or scripting languages (for example: BigQuery, Google Cloud Services, Power BI, Python, R, Scala, Spark, SQL, and Tableau)
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. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies. Walmart'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.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$5.5B
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Walmart's continuous expansion, such as the new high-tech fulfillment center in Greencastle, Pa., creates numerous job opportunities and supports local economies.
- The launch of new private label lines like Bettergoods demonstrates Walmart's ability to innovate and meet diverse consumer needs.
- Strategic partnerships, such as with Disney Advertising and the Indian Institute of Science, highlight Walmart's commitment to leveraging technology and data for business growth.
What critics are saying
- Store closures, like the one in Milwaukee, can lead to job losses and negatively impact community relations.
- The competitive retail landscape, including both physical and e-commerce platforms, requires Walmart to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's extensive global footprint and diverse product range set it apart from competitors who may focus on niche markets or specific regions.
- The company's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to offer low prices consistently, a significant competitive advantage in the retail sector.
- Walmart's commitment to community support, including health services and veteran programs, enhances its brand reputation and customer loyalty.
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