AI & Analytics Intern

Sonoco • Hartsville, SC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. Location: Remote/Hybrid (Opportunity to work onsite in Hartsville, SC) Duration: 12 weeks (May – August) Reports to: Global Integrations & Analytics Solutions Role Overview: As an AI & Analytics Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and analysts to develop data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and strategic decision-making across Sonoco’s global business units.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or project experience in analytics or AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI and analytics applications.
• Assist in building predictive models, dashboards, and data visualizations using tools like Python, Power BI, and SQL.
• Support the development and deployment of machine learning algorithms for business use cases.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and present actionable insights.
• Participate in vendor selection and technology evaluation processes.
• Document findings, create presentations, and share results with stakeholders.
• Learn and apply principles of incident, change, and problem management in a corporate IT environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees