- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $27/hour
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Selective Retailing & Department Stores
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora’s 10-week, onsite Distribution Center Systems Engineering internship at the Perryman Distribution Center runs June 14–August 20, 2027, with a 36-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. The intern supports systems engineering and continuous improvement across distribution operations through workflow and capacity analysis, planning models, reporting, process standardization, and technical recommendations. Target pay is $27 per hour, subject to qualifications, experience, market conditions, and geographic factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with Distribution Center Operations, IT, and leadership teams to understand fulfillment workflows, identify operational challenges, and evaluate potential system solutions.
- Apply engineering analysis—including workflow observations, capacity analysis, space utilization, and data collection—to identify continuous improvement and productivity opportunities.
- Develop planning models and reporting solutions using Excel and SQL to support labor forecasting, KPI tracking, and data-driven decision-making.
- Support standardization of business processes across the network by evaluating and aligning slotting procedures and operational best practices.
- Analyze and document findings, develop clear technical recommendations and standard operating procedures, and communicate project results and status to engineering and management teams.
Qualifications
- Strong interest in supply chain, distribution operations, industrial engineering, logistics, or related disciplines.
- Foundational knowledge of or interest in supply chain systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), WES/WCS, database systems, or labor management tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Excel and SQL, and an interest in reporting and modeling tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proactive approach to project ownership, follow-up, and problem-solving in a Distribution Center environment.
- Six Sigma knowledge or experience is a plus.
- Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Work schedule must align with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 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 to August 20, 2027.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Perryman, Maryland, USA, within easy reach of Baltimore.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
Mentorship and leadership guidance; learning, innovation, and leadership opportunities; some work schedules may be eligible for shift differential pay.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
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