2027 Summer Intern: Area Manager, Fleet Transportation Corporate Intern

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Compensation

Job summary

Walmart is offering an Area Manager Intern program with opportunities across U.S. field locations. You will serve in a dual leadership and project-management role, solving problems at scale and guiding a team of hourly associates.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on projects, and leadership development with travel potential and housing assistance provided. Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program currently.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027-August 2028.
• IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Responsibilities

• Join a team of world-class Supply Chain Area Managers.
• Two-hat role: Leader and Project Manager.
• Hands-on, fast-paced role as a change agent and process pro.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems at scale.
• Oversee a group of hourly associates and a sub-department with potential travel.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...These positions are not located in Bentonville.

U.S. Hub Locations

Field locations (Distribution/Fulfillment Centers & Transportation Offices) vary across the U.S.

• Location availability is limited based on job profile and business needs.

About Walmart Supply Chain: End-to-End (E2E) Delivery

As part of the E2E Delivery organization, you will contribute to the success of the Walmart Supply Chain! Sam Walton founded our company with the belief that the customer is #1. It is not just a belief, but our way of doing business. With our E2E Delivery Team at the forefront of retail transformation, you can work on a team that is ultimately focused on delighting our customers, saving them both time and money in unexpected ways. As the biggest player in the game, we trust our associates to innovate the future of supply chain & transportation!

About our Teams

Transportation - The Transportation team implements business processes and improvement strategies to stay current on supply chain and replenishment processes and procedures. As the largest grocer, ensuring our stores have items like food on hand and delivering it to our customers to feed their families is an important role. This is among many ways the team makes a difference in times of need, including helping provide Emergency relief during National Emergencies.

About Our Program

Each summer, we select the best and brightest to look under the hood of the world’s largest retailer at our Walmart across multiple locations. 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
• 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. If you like to communicate and collaborate, then being an Area Manager Intern is the role for you! Area Managers wear two hats: a Leader and a Project Manager. It’s a hands‑on, fast paced role and as a change agent and process pro, you’ll be on the front lines of an ever‑changing industry.

How you’ll spend your day as an Area Manager Intern…

• Work with a cross‑functional team to solve complex problems on a large scale
• Partner in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging the resources of Walmart Inc.
• 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

Why you’re a great fit

• You have strong communication and collaboration skills
• You think big picture
• You showcase servant leadership skills
• You are a structured and organized thinker
• You have strong problem‑solving skills
• You have experience or an understanding of Data Analytics
• Six Sigma, Lean preferred
• You have experience with systems such as: Advanced Excel, Tableau, Python, SQL

Office Environment

You will be placed in one of our field locations in either a Fulfillment Center (FC), Distribution Center (DC) or Transportation Office (TO).

Desired Majors

Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, Operations, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program currently
• Expected graduation date between December 2027-August 2028
• IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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.

Primary Location

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.