Intern, Operational Excellence - Process Optimization & Change Management

 Job ID: 257369
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Remote, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Internship
Remote Eligible: Yes

 

Company Overview:

 

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.

 

The Opportunity:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

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. 

 

PROGRAM DETAILS:

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.

 

2025 PROGRAM DATES:

• June 2 - August 15, 2025
• Working hours: 36hrs/week. Monday – Friday, PST
• June 16 – 19:  On-Site Week in San Francisco at headquarters office
• June 30 – July 4: Week off for vacation

 

YOUR ROLE AT SEPHORA...

As the Summer Intern, Operational Excellence - Process Optimization & Change Management, you...

 

Overview:
Join Sephora’s Operational Excellence (OE) team and gain hands-on experience in driving process optimization and change management across multiple functions. As a Summer Intern, you will provide support in three key service areas of the OE team: Culture & Education, Advisory, and Execution. This role will give you exposure to cross-functional projects, enhancing Sephora's culture of continuous improvement through process optimization and change management initiatives.

 

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:

Key Responsibilities:

• Culture & Education:
  • Assist in developing and delivering training programs on Process Improvement and Change Management best practices.
  • Support the creation of materials and workshops that promote a culture of Operational Excellence across the organization.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement OE strategies that enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Advisory: