Sephora Supply Chain Strategy Intern

San Francisco California USA

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Compensation
$27/hour
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 is hiring a Supply Chain Strategy Intern for a 10-week hybrid internship in San Francisco, running June 14–August 20, 2027, at 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The intern will map and analyze inventory planning workflows, identify process gaps and risks, and present optimization recommendations; target pay is $27 per hour, with possible bonus eligibility.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to interview them and document current inventory planning workflows as process maps.
  • Ask targeted questions to identify operational bottlenecks, handoffs, and dependencies.
  • Compare mapped processes with industry best practices to identify inefficiencies, communication gaps, and risks.
  • Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations and process optimization opportunities.
  • Present recommendations and findings to leadership and project stakeholders, aligning on deliverables.
  • Demonstrate Sephora’s values of Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.
  • A problem-solving mindset and the ability to identify process gaps, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ability to ask thoughtful, targeted questions, actively listen, and synthesize stakeholder input into clear findings.
  • Experience in data analysis and data visualization is a plus, including connecting data sources and communicating insights through clear storytelling.
  • Experience with Lucidchart, business process modeling, BI, or reporting tools is a plus.
  • Must be graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
  • Must be able to work a schedule aligned with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time.
  • Must permanently reside and work in the United States.
  • Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area after graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.
  • Must be available from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Skills

Active listening Process mapping Gap analysis Data analysis Data visualization Lucidchart Business process modeling BI tools Reporting tools

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree; must be graduating in 2027 or 2028.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in San Francisco, California, USA.

The setting California

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.

Benefits

Interns may be eligible to earn bonuses. The program includes weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.

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

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

Frequently Asked Questions

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