Digital Transportation Intern

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. offers a 10-week Digital / eCommerce Transportation internship for rising juniors and seniors.

You will contribute to cross-functional projects in Supply Chain, Digital Commerce, Analytics, and Guest Experience, with a capstone presentation to leadership. The program is hybrid for Corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center and Field interns, providing hands-on experience in transportation strategy, data analytics, dashboards, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or similar.
• Interest in supply chain, transportation, logistics, eCommerce, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaboration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with Transportation, Supply Chain, Digital Commerce, Technology, Analytics, and Guest Experience teams.
• Analyze transportation, carrier, fulfillment, and guest data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support projects to improve eCommerce delivery speed, carrier performance, and network optimization.
• Assess opportunities to reduce dwell time and address bottlenecks in digital fulfillment.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards to improve visibility into transportation costs and guest outcomes.
• Assist with analytics and AI models used to evaluate transportation scenarios and service outcomes.
• Support transportation innovation initiatives and next-generation delivery strategies.
• Deliver a capstone project and executive presentation with findings and impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Job description

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real-life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

Experience the difference for yourself.

Digital / eCommerce Transportation

The 2027 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center internship tracks. The internship will be hybrid for Corporate interns and in-person for Distribution Center and Field interns. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real-world experience directly related to academic discipline and career goals, offering a better understanding of career options.

• Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department, team, and or location.
• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.
• Cross-functional exposure to Supply Chain, Transportation, Digital Commerce, Technology, Analytics, and Guest Experience teams.
• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.
• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
• Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW

Join Ulta Beauty’s eCommerce Transportation team, where we start the Guest and work backward to redefine how products move through our eCommerce network. The team is responsible for transportation strategy, parcel carrier management, delivery speed initiatives, transportation technology, data analytics, and innovation. As digital commerce continues to grow, the team uses advanced analytics, AI-enabled tools, simulation modeling, and strategic partnerships to improve delivery reliability, increase visibility, optimize costs, and enhance the guest journey from checkout through delivery.

The team plays a critical role in supporting Ulta Beauty’s growth by developing transportation solutions that improve speed, service, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern, you will contribute to the following priorities:

• Partner cross-functionally with Transportation, Supply Chain, Digital Commerce, Technology, Analytics, and Guest Experience teams to support initiatives that improve delivery speed, service, and the guest experience.
• Analyze transportation, carrier, fulfillment, and guest experience data to identify performance trends, root causes, and measurable improvement opportunities.
• Support projects focused on improving eCommerce delivery speed, carrier performance, delivery promise accuracy, and transportation network optimization.
• Assess opportunities to reduce transportation dwell time, improve shipment flow, and address operational bottlenecks across the digital fulfillment network.
• Evaluate post-purchase delivery pain points, including package tracking, delivery visibility, “Where Is My Order?” (WISMO) contacts, and Package Not Received (PNR) claims.
• Develop or enhance dashboards, reporting tools, KPIs, and performance scorecards that improve visibility into transportation cost, service, speed, reliability, and guest outcomes.
• Use data visualization and analytical tools to communicate insights and support leadership decision-making.
• Assist with advanced analytics, AI, and simulation models used to evaluate transportation scenarios, network design opportunities, carrier allocation strategies, and service outcomes.
• Investigate business challenges, develop recommendations, and clearly communicate potential solutions using structured analytical methods.
• Support transportation innovation initiatives, including predictive analytics, automation, emerging delivery capabilities, and next-generation transportation technologies.
• Deliver a capstone project and executive presentation highlighting findings, recommendations, and expected business impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or similar technologies.
• Interest in supply chain, transportation, logistics, eCommerce, guest experience, or AI-enabled business solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated curiosity, collaboration, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Experience with statistical analysis, forecasting, modeling, or simulation tools is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a rising junior or senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in Summer 2027.
• Previous work experience and active involvement in campus organizations, leadership activities, or extracurricular programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation, supply chain, eCommerce, analytics, technology, innovation, or business strategy.

POTENTIAL PROJECT AREAS

• Improving eCommerce delivery speed and service reliability.
• Reducing transportation dwell time and network inefficiencies.
• Improving transportation data, reporting tools, and executive dashboards.
• Analyzing carrier performance, transit times, and delivery promise accuracy.
• Reducing WISMO contacts and Package Not Received claims.
• Evaluating AI-enabled transportation optimization opportunities.
• Using simulation models to assess transportation network and carrier scenarios.
• Supporting transportation innovation and next-generation delivery strategies.

This role is ideal for a student who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with data, leveraging technology, and helping shape the future of Ulta Beauty’s digital transportation network.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $0.00 / Hour. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.