Data Science Project Intern (TikTok Shop-Supply Chain & Logistics) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Summary

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Data Science Project Intern to join their Global Logistics team. The intern will engage in data analysis initiatives to support TikTok's e-commerce logistics operations and contribute to improving operational efficiency through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Data Operations: Collect, sort and process daily data to support business communications like weekly meetings; assist in monitoring weekly and bi-weekly operations, sort and analyze results with basic statistics, ensuring timely and accurate data
• Data Products: Participate in designing and processing logistics operation indicators to improve the data indicator system; assist in building analysis dashboards, join discussions on optimizing data product functions to enhance tool practicality
• Special Analysis:Take part in writing regular and special data analysis reports, conduct in-depth analysis of data changes, and provide references for operation optimization and decision-making
• Other Temporary Support: Respond to temporary data needs, provide targeted analysis content, and assist in solving sudden business data problems

Skills

• Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
• Proven experience in data analysis. Those with data analysis experience in course projects, research projects, or internship experiences are preferred
• Knowledge of SQL, and priority will be given to those who understand Python or R
• Internship or project experience in supply chain, logistics, or consulting industry-related analysis
• Participated in data analysis-related research projects, competitions, or have relevant achievements are preferred
• Understanding of e-commerce or online marketplaces
• Proven communication skills and teamwork spirit, and be able to collaborate with different teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
• Proven experience in data analysis. Those with data analysis experience in course projects, research projects, or internship experiences are preferred
• Knowledge of SQL, and priority will be given to those who understand Python or R

Nice to Haves

• Internship or project experience in supply chain, logistics, or consulting industry-related analysis
• Participated in data analysis-related research projects, competitions, or have relevant achievements are preferred
• Understanding of e-commerce or online marketplaces
• Proven communication skills and teamwork spirit, and be able to collaborate with different teams in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.