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And operations planning internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in demand forecasting, supply chain coordination, and production scheduling, alongside mentorship from working operations planners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with PODS, PACCAR, and Emerson among the employers posting roles now.
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Intern - Operations Planning & Optimization
$25.00-$30.00/hour
Get inside the planning engine of a nationwide moving and storage operation, and leave with analysis and tools the team keeps running.
PODS moves and stores for customers across the country. Every day, Operations decides how many jobs it can execute and at which Storage Centers, while delivering best-in-class safety and customer experience. The Operations Planning team steers that through reporting and analysis, capacity planning, and ownership of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
You’ll report to the Sr. Manager, Operations Planning and work on live planning problems from your first week. You’ll own one or two focus projects with real deliverables, spend the rest of your time inside the planning cycle alongside Data Science, Finance and regional Operations, and present your results to Operations leadership at the end of the summer.
What you’ll do
- Own a focus project. Build a repeatable view of how each Market and Storage Center performs against plan; validate a capacity or forecasting model against actuals and recommend refinements; run a scenario or optimization analysis showing how demand, labor or truck availability shift what the operation can commit to; or stand up a new KPI dashboard that replaces a manual report.
- Support S&OP. Help prepare the weekly and monthly demand, capacity and labor inputs, and learn how they reconcile into a single plan.
- Model scenarios. Build Excel and Python analyses that show how changes in demand, labor or trucks affect capacity, and recommend the right tradeoffs.
- Find optimization opportunities. Spot better ways to allocate capacity and labor across Markets and bring them to the team with the numbers.
- Steward performance. Build and refresh the KPI dashboards used in business reviews, track whether improvement initiatives hold, and report the results.
- Code and automate. Write SQL and Python (or R), replace manual recurring reports with automated ones, and use AI tools like Claude or Copilot to move faster.
- Get into the field. Shadow Storage Center and regional teams to see how a job is booked, planned and completed, so your analysis reflects how the work really happens.
What you’ll walk away with
- A completed project with real deliverables, presented to Operations leadership
- A working understanding of S&OP and how a nationwide operation plans, runs and measures itself
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Snowflake and AI-assisted analysis on live capacity and labor data
- Mentorship from the Sr. Manager, Operations Planning and working sessions with Data Science, Finance and regional Operations
- Dashboards and analysis the team keeps using after you leave
Who we’re looking for
- Coursework or project experience in statistics, forecasting or optimization, and strong Excel skills for modeling and analysis
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python (or R) from coursework, projects or a prior internship
- Hands-on use of AI tools (Claude, Copilot or similar) for analysis or coding, with the judgment to check the output
- Genuine curiosity about how demand, capacity and labor interact in a physical operation
- Comfortable turning a loosely defined question into a clear analysis, and explaining your results in plain language to analysts and operational leaders alike
- Takes ownership of a deliverable from first draft to finished product and asks for help early
Nice to have: Snowflake, Tableau or Power BI; coursework in supply chain, operations management or planning.
Job qualifications
- Currently in the final years of a bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a master’s or MBA program
- Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or a related field, ideally with a data science, analytics, or AI focus
- Coursework or hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R
- No full-time experience required
- Bonus points for: a prior internship, co-op, or substantial project in planning, analytics, or operations; coursework or experience in supply chain, logistics, or another capacity-constrained business
The details
- Temporary internship for Summer 2027; term dates to be confirmed
- Regular business hours, Monday-Friday
- Climate-controlled office, with occasional travel to Storage Centers or headquarters
- Must be able to use a computer for up to 8 hours a day, stand and walk up to 8 hours a day, and lift up to 50 lbs
- May be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy
PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or any other basis protected by law.
This description indicates the general nature of the work, the knowledge and skills typically required, and usual working conditions. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Intern - Operations Planning & Optimization
$25.00-$30.00/hour
Get inside the planning engine of a nationwide moving and storage operation, and leave with analysis and tools the team keeps running.
PODS moves and stores for customers across the country. Every day, Operations decides how many jobs it can execute and at which Storage Centers, while delivering best-in-class safety and customer experience. The Operations Planning team steers that through reporting and analysis, capacity planning, and ownership of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
You’ll report to the Sr. Manager, Operations Planning and work on live planning problems from your first week. You’ll own one or two focus projects with real deliverables, spend the rest of your time inside the planning cycle alongside Data Science, Finance and regional Operations, and present your results to Operations leadership at the end of the summer.
What you’ll do
- Own a focus project. Build a repeatable view of how each Market and Storage Center performs against plan; validate a capacity or forecasting model against actuals and recommend refinements; run a scenario or optimization analysis showing how demand, labor or truck availability shift what the operation can commit to; or stand up a new KPI dashboard that replaces a manual report.
- Support S&OP. Help prepare the weekly and monthly demand, capacity and labor inputs, and learn how they reconcile into a single plan.
- Model scenarios. Build Excel and Python analyses that show how changes in demand, labor or trucks affect capacity, and recommend the right tradeoffs.
- Find optimization opportunities. Spot better ways to allocate capacity and labor across Markets and bring them to the team with the numbers.
- Steward performance. Build and refresh the KPI dashboards used in business reviews, track whether improvement initiatives hold, and report the results.
- Code and automate. Write SQL and Python (or R), replace manual recurring reports with automated ones, and use AI tools like Claude or Copilot to move faster.
- Get into the field. Shadow Storage Center and regional teams to see how a job is booked, planned and completed, so your analysis reflects how the work really happens.
What you’ll walk away with
- A completed project with real deliverables, presented to Operations leadership
- A working understanding of S&OP and how a nationwide operation plans, runs and measures itself
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Snowflake and AI-assisted analysis on live capacity and labor data
- Mentorship from the Sr. Manager, Operations Planning and working sessions with Data Science, Finance and regional Operations
- Dashboards and analysis the team keeps using after you leave
Who we’re looking for
- Coursework or project experience in statistics, forecasting or optimization, and strong Excel skills for modeling and analysis
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python (or R) from coursework, projects or a prior internship
- Hands-on use of AI tools (Claude, Copilot or similar) for analysis or coding, with the judgment to check the output
- Genuine curiosity about how demand, capacity and labor interact in a physical operation
- Comfortable turning a loosely defined question into a clear analysis, and explaining your results in plain language to analysts and operational leaders alike
- Takes ownership of a deliverable from first draft to finished product and asks for help early
Nice to have: Snowflake, Tableau or Power BI; coursework in supply chain, operations management or planning.
Job qualifications
- Currently in the final years of a bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a master’s or MBA program
- Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or a related field, ideally with a data science, analytics, or AI focus
- Coursework or hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R
- No full-time experience required
- Bonus points for: a prior internship, co-op, or substantial project in planning, analytics, or operations; coursework or experience in supply chain, logistics, or another capacity-constrained business
The details
- Temporary internship for Summer 2027; term dates to be confirmed
- Regular business hours, Monday-Friday
- Climate-controlled office, with occasional travel to Storage Centers or headquarters
- Must be able to use a computer for up to 8 hours a day, stand and walk up to 8 hours a day, and lift up to 50 lbs
- May be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy
PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or any other basis protected by law.
This description indicates the general nature of the work, the knowledge and skills typically required, and usual working conditions. It is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Tips for Your And Operations Planning Internship Search
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Large employers in manufacturing, logistics, and retail recruit summer and operations planning interns the preceding fall, often closing structured programs before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out your target employers by September and treat October through November as your primary application window.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for and operations planning internships expect limited work history. What moves your application forward is documented project work: a demand-forecasting model, an inventory optimization analysis, or a process-improvement case study built in Excel, SQL, or a supply chain simulation tool. Link it or describe it on your resume so recruiters have something specific to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, since not every and operations planning internship is filled through campus pipelines. Working both channels widens the pool you reach.
Practice the operations interview format out loud
And operations planning intern screens often combine analytical or quantitative case questions with scenario-based problems about process trade-offs, capacity planning, or supply chain decisions. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as your final recommendation.
Target structured rotational and operations programs early
Many large manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies run formal operations development or supply chain rotational programs built to train people new to the field. These cohorts recruit early and fill fast. Identify the programs that fit your target industries, track their application windows, and apply in the first wave rather than waiting for a general posting.
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And Operations Planning Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an and operations planning internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a documented portfolio of process-improvement analyses, demand-planning models, or supply chain case studies using tools like Excel, SAP, or Python, so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an and operations planning internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for and operations planning interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can position yourself early. Treat the internship as an extended interview, deliver on your assignments, and build relationships, without counting on a standing offer.
When should I apply for and operations planning internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers in manufacturing, retail, and logistics recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check employer career pages frequently and prioritize applications for structured programs as soon as they open.
Are and operations planning internships paid?
Most professional and operations planning internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, you'll see it on the listing. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established companies in this field.
What should an and operations planning internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. Name the tools you used, such as Excel, SQL, or ERP systems, and link to or describe where the work can be reviewed, whether that's a GitHub repository, a published analysis, or a case study write-up. Add relevant coursework in supply chain, operations management, or statistics, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote and operations planning internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the and operations planning internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get and operations planning internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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