Intern, AI & Distribution Analytics

Sephora company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora’s Utah Distribution Center is offering an internship for an AI & Distribution Analytics intern. This 10-week program focuses on applying AI, data analytics, and process improvement to operations at the UDC, including inventory, labor, safety, and automation.

You will work 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, Pacific Time, with opportunities to build dashboards and data-driven insights, and potential relocation to Bay Area for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in a related field with relevant coursework.
• Experience with AI tools and ML concepts; predictive modeling preferred.
• Experience analyzing data with SQL, Python, or R; visualization with Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations or supply chain processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Utah Distribution Center data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities.
• Apply AI, predictive modeling, and optimization to improve inventory flow, labor, and capacity.
• Evaluate automation and process performance to boost uptime and productivity.
• Develop dashboards and reports translating data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test recommendations and implement capstone solutions.

Skills

AI tools

Machine learning

Predictive modeling

Data analysis

Education

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Data Science

Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence

Operations Research

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job ID:298603
Location Name: Utah Distribution Center
Address: 6075 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Internship
Work Location: Onsite Monday-Friday

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Company overview:

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of ourselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The opportunity:

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands‑on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business.

Program details:

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

2027 Program dates:

• June 14 – August 20, 2027
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
• July 6 – July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown

Position title:

Intern, AI & Distribution Analytics

Your role at Sephora...

As the Intern, AI & Distribution Analytics, you will use AI, data analytics, and process improvement methods to identify opportunities across operations at the Utah Distribution Center (UDC), including inventory, labor, quality, safety, automation, and service. You will partner with UDC Operations and support teams to analyze data, test solutions, and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, capacity, and the associate experience.

What you will accomplish:

• Analyze UDC operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities across inventory, labor, quality, safety, capacity, and service.
• Apply AI, predictive modeling, and optimization methods to improve inventory flow, labor planning, capacity, quality, safety, and service.
• Evaluate automation, robotics, and process performance to identify opportunities to improve uptime, productivity, and exception recovery.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and decision-support tools that translate data into actionable operational insights.
• Partner with UDC associates and cross-functional teams to test recommendations, support implementation, and deliver a capstone solution with measurable impact and a sustainable implementation plan.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & experience:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Experience with AI tools and machine learning concepts, with predictive modeling or AI solution development preferred.
• Experience analyzing data using SQL, Python, R, or similar tools; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or a similar visualization platform is preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, supply chain processes, or logistics, with familiarity in optimization techniques, simulation modeling, or operations research preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, including storytelling with data.

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Work schedule must align with 9‑5PM, Pacific Standard Time
• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full‑time hybrid positions *
• Available from June 14‑ August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get:

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00- $27.00.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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