Intern Conversion Senior Analyst, Merchandising Development Program

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Data and Digital Acumen: 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.

Shopper/Customer

Experience:

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  home page as planned. Implements rules to filter what appears in search
results for shared search terms as needed.

Budgeting;
Forecasting: 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.

Features and Promos: Develops and executes approved proposals for features across stores and online channels. Implements themes for monthly
category features. Supports decisions on recommended modular strategies.

Modular;
Assortment: 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.

Category Administration: 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.

Business Execution: Supports the execution of business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs. developing and
communicating. 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.

Strategic Initiative Support: 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.

Office Environment: Corporate, In‑Person U.S. Hub Locations: Bentonville, AR Desired Majors: General Business, Retail/Buying, Merchandising, Economics, Accounting/Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expected graduation date between December 2025 - May 2026

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

Leadership Expectations:

Live our values: Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans using the Open Door Policy and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others, drives a positive associate and customer member experience for all, embraces differences…