Intern - Power BI Analytics

Sonoco • Hartsville, SC

20h • 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: Information Security/GRC Role Overview: As a Data Analytics Intern, you will work alongside the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team to develop data-driven dashboards that enhance risk identification, operational efficiency 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
• Experience with data visualization tool Power BI
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or project experience in analytics is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data analytic and reporting dashboards
• Gather data from multiple sources such as SQL databases, Excel files, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems
• Apply time intelligence functions (YTD, MTD, rolling averages, etc.)
• Build interactive visually compelling Power BI reports and dashboards
• Select appropriate visuals (charts, tables, maps, KPIs) for different analytics needs
• Enable drill-throughs, tooltips, bookmarks, and slicers for self-service analysis
• Analyze trends, variances, anomalies, and performance against KPIs
• Document findings, create presentations, and share results with stakeholders

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