Data Analytics Intern at Aura in New York City, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking an Intern with a focus on Data Analytics to support data-driven decision making across our supply chain and operations teams. This role will focus on analyzing operational data, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and building dashboards that provide visibility into operational performance.

A key responsibility of this role will be helping design, build, and maintain KPI dashboards using tools such as Metabase and AI-assisted analytics platforms (e.g., Claude) to help operational teams monitor inventory, fulfillment, logistics, and other critical metrics.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and interested in applying analytics to improve supply chain processes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyze supply chain and operational data from internal systems and external sources.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards in Metabase and AI-assisted analytics tools (e.g., Claude) to provide real-time visibility into operational performance.
• Build recurring reports and visualizations tracking key metrics such as inventory levels, fulfillment performance, order cycle time, and shipping accuracy.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and operational performance gaps through data analysis.
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests from operations, logistics, and planning teams.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain KPIs including inventory turnover, on-time shipping, order fulfillment rates, and forecast accuracy.
• Assist in evaluating warehouse performance, transportation metrics, and vendor performance.
• Support operational teams with data insights to improve planning, logistics efficiency, and service levels.

Dashboard & Analytics Development

• Design and build interactive dashboards and reporting frameworks that enable operations teams to monitor KPIs.
• Use SQL queries and data modeling to support dashboard development in Metabase.
• Work with stakeholders to define KPI definitions, metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Utilize AI-assisted analytics tools (e.g., Claude) to accelerate analysis, explore operational data, and prototype reporting solutions.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports and streamline data workflows.
• Support cross-functional operational improvement initiatives through data analysis.
• Contribute to improving supply chain visibility and operational decision-making through better reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience building dashboards or reports in Metabase or similar BI tools
• Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard tools (Metabase, Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools such as Claude for data exploration or workflow support.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts such as inventory management, forecasting, fulfillment, or transportation operations.
• Experience working with ERP, WMS, or logistics platforms is a plus.
  
  

Key Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation
• SQL and data querying
• Dashboard development and KPI reporting
• Data visualization and storytelling
• Supply chain performance analysis
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Cross-functional collaboration

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

At Aura, we believe in creating a great work environment so you are set up to succeed in your job and do the best work of your career. We have offices in New York City and San Francisco. We offer the following benefits to all intern Aura employees based in the U.S.:

• A monthly fitness and wellness allowance of up to $150
• Lunch and snacks on us every day in our NYC and SF offices

(Benefits may differ for part-time or international roles.)

Compensation: $25 per hour, 15-25 hours a week. Starting with 3 months with option to extend.

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