Summer 2026

Advanced Analytics Intern

Posted on 11/30/2025

Veritiv Corporation

Veritiv Corporation

5,001-10,000 employees

B2B distributor of packaging and supplies

No salary listed

Sandy Springs, GA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid internship; some on-site days in Sandy Springs, GA.

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
R
Forecasting
SQL
Machine Learning
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Industrial or Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or R through coursework, academic projects, or internships
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
  • Ability to work with large datasets and perform detailed data validation
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with multiple internal customers on projects and presentations
  • Identify opportunities to streamline process improvements
  • Take ownership of a project and then assist other team members to support company initiatives
  • Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from multiple business systems using SQL and related tools
  • Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies relevant to business performance
  • Build and update reports, dashboards, and visualizations in Power BI or Tableau to support business decision-making
  • Assist in developing and testing basic statistical models, forecasting methods, or machine learning techniques under guidance from senior team members
  • Document data processes, assumptions, and findings to ensure transparency and repeatability
  • Ensure quality, accuracy, and attention to detail in all deliverables
  • Actively learn and apply new analytical methods, tools, and business knowledge throughout the internship experience
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience applying machine learning, predictive modeling, forecasting, or data mining in academic projects
  • Exposure to optimization techniques such as linear programming or mixed integer programming
  • Experience automating data workflows or analysis processes

Veritiv is a business-to-business distributor that provides a broad range of operational supplies, including packaging, paper, and cleaning products, acting as a one-stop shop for other companies' needs. Its product flow centers on sourcing, stocking, and delivering packaging, paper, and facility solutions, with added value from services around custom packaging and rigid containers acquired through strategic mergers. The company differentiates itself from competitors through its large, integrated portfolio and execution capabilities built from the merger of International Paper's xpedx division and Unisource Worldwide, followed by growth-focused leadership and private-equity ownership. Veritiv aims to help customers operate more efficiently and grow by offering a comprehensive, end-to-end supply solution that combines product breadth with logistics, sourcing, and value-added packaging services.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Sycamore Hills, Missouri

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Orora Packaging Solutions in 2024 for sustainability.
  • Acquired Subotnick Packaging in 2025 strengthening Pacific Northwest.
  • Expanded Packsize partnership in 2026 for automated packaging.

What critics are saying

  • CD&R ownership forces cost-cutting disrupting integrations by 2027.
  • Rigid containers sale to TricorBraun cedes customers immediately.
  • Six acquisitions overload integration causing churn in 18 months.

What makes Veritiv Corporation unique

  • Veritiv holds 37.1% market share in US Paper Wholesaling.
  • Veritiv operates 125 distribution centers across US and Mexico.
  • Veritiv excels in fragmented packaging and JanSan industries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

CDR Systems
Nov 25th, 2025
CD&R Completes Acquisition of Veritiv Corporation — Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC | Building Businesses Building Value

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MB News
Oct 14th, 2025
Veritiv Acquires Packaging Solutions in California

Veritiv Operating Company has acquired Packaging Solutions, enhancing its specialty packaging distribution capabilities in Southern California. This acquisition aims to combine Veritiv's scale with the entrepreneurial spirit of Packaging Solutions, which has a 20-year history in the region. The move is expected to improve customer service and provide growth opportunities for employees. Legal advice for the transaction was provided by Alston & Bird, LLP.

PR Newswire
Sep 17th, 2025
Veritiv Acquires Subotnick Packaging

ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, facility solutions and print products and solutions, announced today that it has acquired Subotnick Packaging, an Oregon-based distributor of packaging products and equipment serving the building materials, food, e-commerce, and transportation industries."This acquisition strengthens Veritiv's core packaging platform in the strategically important Pacific Northwest region," said Sal Abbate, Chief Executive Officer of Veritiv. "Subotnick's offerings are highly complementary to our existing capabilities and support our strategy to grow our core packaging platform."The addition of Subotnick enhances Veritiv's core packaging capabilities and deepens our presence in the Pacific Northwest. Their focus on categories including corrugated, strapping, tape, stretch film, and packaging equipment, as well as parts and service, mirrors Veritiv and reinforces our joint commitment to delivering specialized solutions for our customers."Joining Veritiv represents an exciting milestone for Subotnick, allowing us to extend our impact through Veritiv's vast network in packaging distribution, automation, design, and fulfillment," said David Berlant, President of Subotnick Packaging. "We're entering a phase filled with opportunity, and I'm confident that our combined capabilities will unlock even greater value for our customers."Founded in 1925, Subotnick is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. They have built strong customer relationships, deep category expertise and a stable operational footprint in Portland, OR, offering both stock and custom packaging products and equipment.AdvisorsMcDermott Will & Schulte served as legal advisor to Veritiv on the transaction.About VeritivHeadquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv Operating Company is a leading, global full-service provider of specialty packaging solutions

ASI
Sep 4th, 2025
Veritiv Acquires S. Walter Packaging

Veritiv Operating Company has acquired S. Walter Packaging Corp., including its Uniflex division, to boost its custom and promotional packaging capabilities. This acquisition aligns with Veritiv's strategic growth in specialty packaging, particularly in high-value retail segments, by leveraging Uniflex's established customer base and industry presence.

PR Newswire
Jan 31st, 2025
Veritiv Closes The Sale Of Its Rigid Containers Business To Tricorbraun

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced today that it has completed the sale of Veritiv Containers, the company's rigid packaging business (formerly All American Containers) to TricorBraun."With the completion of the sale of our Veritiv Containers business, we can further focus on building our industry-leading capabilities in our core specialty packaging business," said Sal Abbate, Veritiv's Chief Executive Officer. "We thank our Veritiv Containers team members for their hard work and commitment to Veritiv and we wish them much success as part of TricorBraun. I am confident they will thrive with this opportunity to be aligned with a company with such a significant focus on rigid packaging. We will continue to work closely with TricorBraun to ensure a smooth and successful transition for employees, customers, and suppliers."AdvisorsGoldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and Alston & Bird served as legal advisor on the transaction.About VeritivHeadquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv Operating Company is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions

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