2025 Full Time: Walmart International Academy Management Trainee - Merchandising
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Position Summary...What you'll do... TENTATIVE PROGRAM START: July 2025 The Sam's Club International Merchandising Program was created to attract top, highly talented students who are interested in careers in International business. Due to Sam's Club expanding their global presence, there is an increased need for talented, highly trained individuals with a global mindset to work within our international corporate offices.This program includes up to 9 months of training in the Sam's Club Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas and is designed to train and familiarize associates to the corporate side of retail operations. This dynamic training program will consist of classroom sessions, experience of club operations, one on one training time with a mentor experienced in the business, as well as managing subset of products that are currently selling in stores. After completion of the training portion of the leadership program, the associate will then transfer to the Shenzhen, China market to assume a position within that country's corporate organization. The time spent at the Sam's Club corporate office will equip the associate with a solid base of functional knowledge and practical skills that will be implemented in his/her new role in Sam's Club China.Due to the nature of the program, qualified students must be authorized to work in the United States for a minimum of one year from the starting date of the program AND already have unrestricted work authorization in China. Because this program is not an expatriate program, the career path does not lead back to the U.S. Alternatively, the career path is designed to empower you to help our customers live better as you start your life and career in an international market. Sam's Club will not sponsor candidates for a visa or employment authorization in the United States or in China for this position. Candidates who are in the U.S. on a student visa may be eligible to work in the U.S. during the OPT (Optional Practical Training) portion of their student visa. Job Description Understanding and implementing the Sam's Club business model is the key to growth in the international markets. Our goal is to train associates in the corporate office and then transfer them to their designated international location. Upon successful completion of the program in the U.S., you will be prepared to assume a critical Merchandising role in the Sam's Club organization in China. Your time spent training in the U.S. will provide you the knowledge and training necessary for you to excel in our international location. Candidate understanding and execution of company business model will further increase our success and brand globally. Assists in the development and management of new and existing product lines Partners with Replenishment to execute and maintain inventory plans Responsible and partner with planning team to manage profit and loss (P&L) and financial forecasting Manage supplier relationships Building successful modular to meet customer needs and category growth, Achieve both sales and profit plans by understanding customer needs and market trends, Keeping track of market share from competition Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, retail management, logistics/supply chain, operations management, food science, or related field 3.0 GPA or higher Unrestricted work authorization in China Authorization to work in the U.S. for at least one year from the start of the program Fluency in English Fluency in Mandarin Additional Preferred Qualifications: 3.5 GPA or higher Master's degree, preferably from business or engineering school or MBA with retail business/supply chain operation background. 1-2 years previous work experience or more than 2 robust internships in retail, financial planning, category management, buying, replenishment, stores operations or related field Strong analytical, operational and computer skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Motivated to deliver high quality results Team player with strong interpersonal skills Sound business acumen Strong initiative to Microsoft Excel High level of adaptabilityAt Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! - Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage - Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance - Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.For information about PTO, see .- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .The annual salary range for this position is $43,888.00-$300,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location). Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Primary Location... 2101 Se Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712-4304, United States of America