AI & Analytics Intern

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.

To be considered for this role, you must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.

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.

Key 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.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Learning Outcomes

• Data Wrangling & Preprocessing – learn how to clean, transform, and prepare raw datasets for analysis using tools like Python(Pandas, NumPy) or R.
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Visualization – understand and perform EDA to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies, and communicate findings using visual tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Power BI/Tableau.
• Business Context & Communication – learn how to translate and communicate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Agile Practices - learn how to contribute effectively to team projects using version control (e.g., Git), participates in stand-ups, and documents work clearly.
• Statistical Thinking & Modeling - understand basic statistical concepts (e.g., distributions, hypothesis testing, regression) and how to apply them to real-world problems.
• Power BI Report Development & Visualization - learn to design and build interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI using appropriate visuals, filters, and slicers.
• Power BI Data Modeling & DAX – learn how to create efficient data models and write basic to intermediate DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for calculated columns, measures, and KPIs.
  
  

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

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
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.