Intern - Data Science & Analytics

Role summary

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This internship is suited to an undergraduate or recent graduate studying data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates should have basic knowledge of Python or R, SQL, data analysis, statistics, data visualization, and preferably machine-learning concepts. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or cloud platforms is beneficial. The successful candidate is expected to collect and clean data, assist with dashboards and reports, identify business insights, support analytical projects, and communicate findings clearly. Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, teamwork, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are important. Experience with academic or personal data projects would be an advantage.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturing groups, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The company designs, develops, and manufactures clothing and wearable products for many leading international brands. Its operations span product design, innovation, manufacturing, supply chain management, and sustainability, with facilities and offices across several countries. MAS is known for investing in advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, employee development, and environmentally responsible production. The organization employs a large international workforce and offers opportunities across engineering, technology, analytics, operations, merchandising, finance, and corporate functions. Its data science and analytics teams support decision-making by using data to improve manufacturing performance, supply-chain efficiency, customer outcomes, and business planning. An internship with MAS can provide practical exposure to a large multinational organization and the application of analytics in a complex, technology-enabled business environment.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel manufacturing, information technology, business-process services, tourism, logistics, finance, engineering, and data analytics. Colombo is the main commercial hub and generally provides the widest range of professional jobs, while Kandy, Galle, and other cities offer smaller but growing employment markets. The island has a warm tropical climate, relatively affordable living costs, diverse food, beaches, mountains, wildlife, and a rich blend of Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial traditions. Urban lifestyles can be busy, whereas smaller towns are slower and more community-oriented. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment or residence visa, and the sponsoring employer generally assists with documentation and approvals; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm current immigration rules, salary taxation, healthcare arrangements, accommodation, and transport before relocating. English is widely used in business, although learning basic Sinhala or Tamil can improve daily communication.