Supply Chain Demand Planner
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
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Retail, Supply Chain, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- Engineering background or skills suitable for process/quality engineering (implied by role and tasks like designing engineered solutions)
- Process-driven and methodical mindset (or qualitative-driven and zero-loss mindset)
- Engineering and project management skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Availability for full-time 11-week summer 2026 internship in U.S. field locations (DC/FC/CC sites, limited by business needs)
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and improve engineered solutions
- Use a process-driven and methodical mindset to improve processes
- Perform industry research to identify new programs and industry partners
- Identify short-term and long-term opportunities within Walmart’s End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, propose solutions, design systems, and demonstrate financial impact
- Manage vendor relationships and program portfolios throughout the full product lifecycle, including research & development
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the duration of the 2026 Summer Intern program?
The intern program lasts 11 weeks during the summer.
Where will the internship be located?
The internship will be at Distribution, Fulfillment, or Consolidation Centers (DC, FC, CC) in various field locations across the U.S., with location availability limited based on role and business needs.
What networks will the Process/Quality Engineer intern work in?
Interns will be placed in either the Ambient network, focusing on process guide playbooks and improvement projects, or the Grocery network, supporting grocery distribution centers with savings projects.
What does the intern experience include?
The experience includes an impactful individual project aligned to your skillsets and interests, direct access to leadership, and executive-led speaker sessions with Q&A.
What is Walmart's company culture like in Supply Chain Operations?
Walmart prioritizes the customer as #1, with Supply Chain Operations Engineering teams leading process improvements using the Walmart Performance System (WPS) to eliminate losses, maximize efficiency, and deliver value to associates, suppliers, and customers.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
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 and vision centers. 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, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
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
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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