2026 Summer Intern: Field Supply Chain - Area Manager

About the Company
As part of the Supply Chain Field Network, you will influence the success of the world’s largest Supply Chain! Sam Walton founded our company with the belief that the customer is #1. As the world’s largest Supply Chain, ensuring our associates, customers, and sellers’ business needs are met is a pivotal role. You will live the company’s core values through listening, consulting, and collaborating to deliver value and maximize efficiency across our supply chain to best serve our diverse communities. Our field supply chain network is comprised of three segments:

• The Grocery Network supports the flow of full-line food distribution network from our local vendors and ports (coast-to-coast) to the stores.
• The Ambient Network supports the flow of all merchandise and items (excluding perishable food) from our ports (coast-to-coast) to our stores. This includes Import DCs, Apparel DCs, Pharmacy DCs, Consolidation DCs, and Regional DCs.
• The Fulfillment Network leads the enterprise in fulfilling our customer promise of Supply Chain merchandise. This focuses on our “store-to-door” commitment through speed of delivery and selection of product.

About Our Program
During the 11-week program, our interns work directly with teams who are changing the way the world shops. This is the beginning of what could be an exciting career with Walmart!
The intern experience includes:

• An impactful individual project designed to align to your skillsets and interests.
• Collaborate on a cross-functional project within other areas of the company.
• Direct access to leadership across the enterprise.
• Executive-led speaker sessions with insightful Q&A.
• Community outreach events.
• Networking and social events.
• Learning & development opportunities targeting both hard and soft skills.
• Deep dives into different areas of our business.
• Time management and leadership development as a full-time associate.
• Compensation and housing assistance provided.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Join a team of world-class Supply Chain Area Managers.
• As an Area Manager Intern, you will wear two hats: a Leader and a Project Manager.
• This is a hands-on, fast paced role where you will be on the front lines of an ever-changing industry as a change agent and process pro.
• Work with a cross-functional team to solve complex problems on a large scale.
• Partner in a dynamic, collaborative environment while leveraging the resources of Walmart Inc. to gain insight into other areas of the company.
• Oversee a group of hourly associates and a sub-department within our warehouse environment, with the potential to experience travel.
• Think strategically and lead phenomenally to remove obstacles for your team of hourly associates, inspiring them to work with passion.
• Participate in mentorship opportunities throughout the summer.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program currently.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026-August 2027.
• IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.
• Field locations (Distribution/Fulfillment Centers & Consolidation Centers) vary across the U.S. Location availability is limited based on role and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Thinks big picture.
• Showcases servant leadership skills.
• Structured and organized thinker.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience or an understanding of Data Analytics.
• Six Sigma, Lean preferred.
• Experience with systems such as: Advanced Excel, Tableau, Python, SQL.
• Desired Majors: Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, Operations, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant major.

Salary
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.00-$40.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Location
Primary Location: 2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America. You will be placed in one of our field locations in either a Fulfillment Center (FC), Distribution Center (DC) or Consolidation Center (CC).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Compensation and housing assistance provided (as part of the intern experience).

Category
Project Management