Corporate Intern: Summer Intern: Walmart Merchandising - Fashion

Corporate Intern: 2027 Summer Intern:
Walmart Merchandising
- Fashion

Bentonville, AR

Other # Se 5th St
Bentonville, AR 72716

$21.00 - $40.00/hr*

Intern

Shifts may vary

Merchandising Internship means an opportunity to explore a career as part of the world’s largest retailer! We are seeking students who exhibit curiosity, digital and financial acumen, as well as robust problem-solving skills to deliver solutions to complex and challenging issues. You will learn the core merchandising business as well as the support functions of Merchandising (such as Private Brands, Sourcing, Planning, Business Analytics, and Replenishment).

The Internship :
Held over an 11-week period during the summer of 2026 for students in their penultimate year of college. The paid internship will prepare associates for a career in Merchandising by working on a meaningful project, networking with industry experts, and developing your skills at the Fortune 1 as you explore our HQ in Northwest Arkansas!

What is Merchandising at Walmart? See below!

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.…