Position:
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Data Science Intern
Company:
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7-Eleven, Inc.
Location:
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Irving, Texas, USA
Job type:
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Internship
Job mode:
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On-site
Job requisition id:
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R25_0000003903
Years of experience:
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Not specified; open to current students or recent graduates
Company Description:
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7-Eleven is a globally recognized name in the convenience retail sector, pioneering the modern convenience store model.
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Established as the original innovator in this industry, 7-Eleven continues to lead with groundbreaking ideas and practices in retail.
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With a portfolio of over 84,000 stores worldwide, 7-Eleven is considered the largest operator, franchisor, and licensor of convenience stores globally.
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The company has consistently pushed the envelope in introducing new concepts, such as being the first in the U.S. to offer fresh-brewed, take-away coffee.
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Their iconic Slurpee® has become a cultural phenomenon with more than six million consumed annually since its inception in 1966.
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Demonstrating a deep commitment to innovation, 7-Eleven rolls out over 2,500 new products each year to meet evolving customer preferences.
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The organization is also one of the largest independent gasoline retailers in the United States.
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It has earned numerous awards and accolades for excellence in franchising and operational efficiency.
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The mission of 7-Eleven remains clear—to make life easier for its customers by offering products and services whenever and wherever they are needed.
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Their work culture emphasizes innovation, customer-centricity, and the use of data-driven approaches to achieve superior business results.
Profile Overview:
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The Data Science Internship at 7-Eleven is a structured, paid summer program designed to give participants real-world exposure to the field of data science.
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Lasting between 10 to 12 weeks, the internship is set during the summer and allows interns to specialize in a specific functional area within the company.
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Interns will engage in meaningful projects, exploring real datasets and applying modern data science techniques under professional mentorship.
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The experience will culminate in a capstone project, which will be presented to key functional leaders at the end of the program.
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A designated mentor or coach will work closely with each intern, offering regular check-ins, guidance, and constructive feedback throughout the duration of the internship.
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Participants will take part in a lunch-and-learn series, providing insights into various departments and opportunities to connect with senior leadership.
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The program also includes store visits, where interns can experience firsthand how 7-Eleven operates at the retail level.
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Interns will explore the company’s distribution channels and learn about how data is used to streamline business operations and customer satisfaction.
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They will participate in events such as Hack Day, and be involved in data science-related initiatives that directly support company goals.
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This internship is ideal for those who are enthusiastic about data, eager to learn, and passionate about contributing to a forward-thinking business environment.
Qualifications:
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Candidates should be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar.
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Strong foundation in programming, especially in languages commonly used in data science like Python or R.
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Hands-on familiarity with libraries used for data manipulation such as Pandas or similar.
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Awareness of machine learning models, including both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
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Proficiency in data visualization tools or libraries such as PowerBI, matplotlib, or seaborn.
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Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases, including the ability to write simple queries to extract data.
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Solid grasp of statistical concepts such as distributions, p-values, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and data quality.
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Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, taking initiative and responsibility for assigned tasks.
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Effective communication skills for presenting data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Info:
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Interns will receive a comprehensive, immersive experience, allowing them to apply classroom learning in a real business context.
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They will get hands-on exposure to challenges in retail analytics, customer segmentation, inventory optimization, and demand forecasting.
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The internship is highly collaborative, offering a chance to work directly with data scientists, engineers, and business strategists.
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Interns will receive mentorship from experienced professionals who will provide feedback and career advice.
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The program features structured learning modules to keep interns aligned with the latest trends and tools in data science.
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Projects undertaken during the internship may impact important company decisions, offering meaningful contributions beyond just academic learning.
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Interns are expected to demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and the ability to adapt to new challenges quickly.
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There is a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards for data integrity and ethical data handling practices.
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The internship environment encourages experimentation, learning from failures, and continuous improvement.
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The opportunity may serve as a stepping stone to future full-time employment in data science or analytics within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis and Exploration:
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Collaborate with teams to analyze extensive datasets and derive actionable business insights.
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Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, and key variables of interest.
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Support storytelling through data by helping convert raw information into meaningful narratives.
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Assist in translating analytical findings into practical business suggestions and recommendations.
Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling:
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Partner with team members to build and test machine learning models suitable for business use cases.
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Experiment with various algorithms and measure their effectiveness based on established metrics.
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Help fine-tune models to improve their prediction accuracy and generalizability.
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Support the development of end-to-end pipelines for deploying machine learning models into production environments.
Data Cleaning and Preprocessing:
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Engage in preprocessing of data, addressing inconsistencies, null values, and format issues.
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Prepare structured and unstructured data for use in analytics and modeling tasks.
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Assist in ensuring datasets are accurate, comprehensive, and suitable for modeling purposes.
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Learn to apply best practices in data wrangling, using tools and libraries appropriate for large-scale datasets.
Statistical Analysis and Experimentation:
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Perform basic statistical analysis to verify assumptions and validate experimental results.
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Help design small-scale experiments to test hypotheses that influence business decisions.
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Learn to interpret and present statistical outputs in an understandable format.
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Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of business KPIs using statistical methods.
Feature Engineering and Data Transformation:
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Work on transforming raw data into usable formats for modeling by creating relevant features.
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Learn techniques like normalization, one-hot encoding, binning, and dimensionality reduction.
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Evaluate the importance of various features using selection methods such as correlation analysis and recursive feature elimination.
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Support the development of high-performance models by enhancing data representation.
Data Visualization and Communication:
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Create meaningful and aesthetically pleasing visualizations using PowerBI, matplotlib, seaborn, or other tools.
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Assist in building dashboards that provide insights to various stakeholders across the organization.
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Summarize key findings in presentation slides and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Learn to use data storytelling to explain complex analyses in a compelling and understandable manner.
Collaboration and Learning:
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Participate in daily team activities and meetings to stay updated with ongoing tasks.
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Collaborate with cross-functional departments to gather requirements and understand data sources.
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Seek feedback from peers and mentors to refine analysis and improve output quality.
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Stay up to date with current advancements in data science, AI, and machine learning technologies.
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