GTG Intern - Data Science

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the customer experience across digital channels to uncover opportunities to create value for Grainger and its customers.
• Complete a summer-long analytics project focused on a specific business problem and present findings to senior leaders.
• Work with senior analytics team members and business stakeholders to understand business needs and scope projects.
• Develop end-to-end analytics skills, including data gathering and cleansing, exploration, statistical analysis, modeling, reporting, and dashboard building.
• Use tools and platforms such as Snowflake, Power BI, Excel, Adobe Analytics, and Python/R.
• Partner with team members on ongoing activities such as ad hoc analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and project management.
• Learn about the roles and functions of a modern analytics team and how analytics influences technology decisions.

Requirements

• Majoring in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, data science, analytics, operations research, or economics.
• Expected to graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between Winter 2026 - Spring 2027.
• General knowledge of analytics and curiosity to explore large data ecosystems and develop analysis skills in a business context.
• Experience in coding for data science and analytics applications (Python or R preferred).
• Experience in statistical modeling and machine learning (regression, classification, clustering, natural language processing, time-series modeling).
• Knowledge of database design and logic (e.g., Teradata, Snowflake) with ability to build complex SQL queries.
• Interest in ecommerce and online customer behavior.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Experience with statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL query building.
• Interest in ecommerce and online customer behavior.

Qualifications

• Expected graduation between Winter 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $30/hour.
• Free housing in downtown Chicago.
• Opportunities for professional development, networking, and social events.