Intern, IT WMS & Distribution Automation

sephora.com; Avon (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caring Community

Fulfilling Path

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Sephora invites you to join the IT WMS & Distribution Automation internship at our Avon, IN distribution center. You will support Warehouse Management Systems, assist with integrations, analyze data, and help develop AI-powered automation to boost accuracy and efficiency.

This 10-week program runs 36 hours per week (Mon-Fri) in Pacific Standard Time, with opportunities to work with Warehouse Systems, DC Operations, Supply Chain and AI teams, delivering real impact and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a technical field.
• Programming or scripting experience in listed languages.
• Familiar with Linux, networking, APIs, Git, cloud, containers, CI/CD.
• Ability to break down problems and communicate clearly.
• Interest in AI infra, platform engineering, or distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related supply chain apps.
• Assist with system integrations, testing, validation and deployment.
• Analyze data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop automation to streamline warehouse processes and reduce manual effort.
• Build AI-powered tools, dashboards and monitoring for ops visibility.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

Bash

Linux basics

APIs

Git

CI/CD

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/IS/DS/Applied Math

Job description

Job ID: 298056

Location Name: Omni-Channel Distribution Center

Address: 9394 Sephora Way, Avon, IN 46123, United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Intern/Trainee

Job Function: Internship

Work Location: Hybrid-Distribution Center

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 themselves. 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

This opportunity can take place at any of our Distribution Centers in Olive Branch, Mississippi; Perryman, Maryland; Belcamp, MD; Las Vegas, NV; Avon, IN; and Salt Lake City, UT. 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, IT WMS & Distribution Automation

Your role at Sephora

As the Intern, IT WMS & Distribution Automation, you will help enhance and support the technology platforms that power our distribution centers. This role will work closely with Warehouse Systems, Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain, and AI teams to improve system reliability, automate operational workflows, and develop AI‑powered solutions that increase efficiency, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment performance. Develop prompt‑based AI agents for operations and IT partners to interact with different systems for visibility, productivity analysis and reports.

What you will accomplish

• Support Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related supply chain applications.
• Assist with system integrations, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Analyze operational and system data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop automation solutions that streamline warehouse support processes and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with warehouse operations, engineering, and business teams to improve system performance and user experience. Support the development of AI agents and decision‑support applications for warehouse users.
• Build AI-powered tools, dashboards, and monitoring solutions that enhance operational visibility. Develop AI-powered solutions to support warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Present the project outcome, evidence, lessons learned, and recommended next steps at the internship culmination.
• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications & experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Foundational programming or scripting experience in Python, Java, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Bash, or a comparable language.
• Basic understanding of Linux, networking, APIs, Git, cloud computing, containers, or CI/CD concepts through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Ability to break down problems, learn unfamiliar technology, document work clearly, and communicate with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Interest in AI infrastructure, platform engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE, developer experience, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to one or more cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD tools, containers, observability concepts, secure software development, or AI/ML platform technologies.

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.
• Available from June 14 - August 20, 2027

What You’ll Get

The target hourly pay for this position is $30.00 - $30.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate 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, stretch and develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace 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

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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