Demand Planning Analyst Internships
Demand planning analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working directly with forecasting models and supply chain data, mentorship from working demand planners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Distribution & Wholesale, with IEWC, PACCAR, and Casey's among the employers posting roles now.
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Date: Nov 2, 2026
Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864
Company: PACCAR
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an internship for students currently enrolled in college. This opening is for a Deman Planning Intern to add to our North American Materials team in Denton, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:
- Create and update data visualization with Tableau or Power BI.
- Create and update process workflows within SharePoint and other systems.
- Support efforts for data consolidation with validation scripts.
- Create automations for manual processes using automation technology including RPA.
Required Qualifications
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related program.
Preferred Qualifications
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
- Exceptional Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Self-starter and Resourceful
- Strong Professionalism
- Analytical
- Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests
- Basic Understand of SQL
- Basic understanding of Reporting tools
General Description of Internship Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
- This position may offer stipend assistance benefits
Competencies
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and Peterbilt+ (An LGBTQ support group).
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Job Segment: Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Summer Internship, Intern, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Entry Level
Date: Nov 2, 2026
Location: Denton, TX, US, 76205-7864
Company: PACCAR
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.
Requisition Summary
Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an internship for students currently enrolled in college. This opening is for a Deman Planning Intern to add to our North American Materials team in Denton, Texas.
Job Responsibilities
This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:
- Create and update data visualization with Tableau or Power BI.
- Create and update process workflows within SharePoint and other systems.
- Support efforts for data consolidation with validation scripts.
- Create automations for manual processes using automation technology including RPA.
Required Qualifications
The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related program.
Preferred Qualifications
The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:
- Exceptional Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Self-starter and Resourceful
- Strong Professionalism
- Analytical
- Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests
- Basic Understand of SQL
- Basic understanding of Reporting tools
General Description of Internship Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
- This position may offer stipend assistance benefits
Competencies
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and Peterbilt+ (An LGBTQ support group).
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Job Segment: Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Summer Internship, Intern, Supply Chain Manager, Operations, Entry Level
Demand Planning Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Demand Planning Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often closing them months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer roles, and revisit throughout the year for programs on different timelines.
Build a forecasting project before you apply
Hiring teams for demand planning analyst internships expect limited work history and look for proof you can work with data. A documented personal project, such as a demand forecast built from public sales or inventory data with a written methodology summary, gives recruiters something concrete to assess before they ever see your transcript.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many demand planning internships never appear on campus and fill through direct pipelines.
Practice the case or analytics screen out loud
Demand planning analyst intern interviews typically include an analytical or operations case, sometimes paired with a data manipulation exercise in Excel or a similar tool. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud before the interview, since interviewers weight how you structure a forecasting or inventory problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Demand Planning Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a demand planning analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented forecasting or inventory analysis project, ideally with a written summary of your methodology and results. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a demand planning analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real project deliverables, available headcount on the team at the time the offer decision is made, and aligning your timeline with the employer's return-offer window. Treat the internship as an audition, deliver well, and position for a return offer without counting on one.
When should I apply for demand planning analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, particularly in consumer goods and retail, recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before the spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting alerts means you won't miss a cohort that fills quietly.
Are demand planning analyst internships paid?
Most professional demand planning analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at corporate employers but do occasionally appear at nonprofits or very small firms, so review each listing carefully.
What should a demand planning analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the forecasting tools, statistical methods, or supply chain software you used, with links to published analyses, case studies, or model outputs where possible. Add relevant coursework in statistics, operations, or data analysis, list any software proficiency such as Excel, SAP, or Python, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get demand planning analyst 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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