Intern, IT Warehouse & Distribution Automation

Sephora • Remote, CA

68d

About The Position

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. 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. The Sephora internship program is also a prerequisite for consideration for LEAP, the cross-functional rotational program that provides on-the-job training in each of three Business Units-Supply Chain, Marketing, and Merchandising, over the course of nine months. LEAP prepares successfully performing trainees for a full-time, entry-level role in one of the three Business Units. Interns are invited to apply to LEAP at the beginning of the summer internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (Jr. Year).
• Knowledge of Oracle SQL & PL/SQL programming, Data Base concepts.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as JAVA or PYTHON and C++ or C is required.
• Knowledge in Data Structures and Programming.
• Strong understanding of GenAI concepts and models, with a particular interest in large language models (LLMs) like Gemini.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for innovation and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Visio and Word.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to document requirements and keen attention to details.
• Ability to speak in front of teams that include both business and IT partners.
• Self-Driven & Ability to Interact with teams.

Responsibilities

• Explore the capabilities of GenAI models like Gemini for warehouse and distribution automation.
• Identify and prioritize manual tasks within the warehouse and distribution center (DC) suitable for automation.
• Develop and prototype GenAI-powered solutions to automate tasks related to picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management.
• Focus on solutions that can improve the productivity and efficiency of DC workers.
• Automate the generation of reports related to warehouse operations, including key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze warehouse and distribution data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of implemented solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including warehouse operations, IT, and data science, to implement and optimize automation solutions.
• Document all development processes, solutions, and findings.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create Pseudo Algorithms and Code using latest technology such as RPA (Software Bots).
• Use of databases such as Oracle, Postgres, MySQL.
• Assist with projects using a hands-on approach.

Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees