Demand Planning Specialist Internships
Demand planning specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working with real forecasting 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 Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Demand Planning Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers in consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing close their summer demand planning intern cohorts in the fall, often by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings on a regular cadence rather than waiting for a single spring hiring push.
Build a forecasting project before you apply
Demand planning intern recruiters want something concrete to assess, not just coursework credits. Build a documented forecast, an inventory model, or a data analysis using a public dataset, name every tool you used, and make it shareable. A linked spreadsheet model or Python notebook gives hiring teams proof of your analytical thinking before an interview.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured demand planning programs tied directly to your university, and professors with industry contacts often know which supply chain employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels reaches programs that never list widely.
Practice the demand planning intern screen out loud
Demand planning internship interviews typically involve a data or analytics case, a forecast scenario, an inventory problem, or a supply-demand discrepancy you need to reason through. Practice these out loud, explaining every step, because interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking as much as whether you reach the right number.
Demand Planning Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a demand planning specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a documented forecast or inventory analysis using real data, name the tools you used, and make it shareable so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where demand planning recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a demand planning specialist 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 demand planning specialist interns is consistent performance on real forecasting work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer decision timelines, which vary by employer. Position for the possibility by treating every project as production work, but keep your full-time search running in parallel.
When should I apply for demand planning specialist internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to the start date, so new openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than treating applications as a single seasonal push.
Are demand planning specialist internships paid?
Most professional demand planning specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established companies and rare in corporate supply chain roles, though they do occur at smaller organizations and certain non-profits.
What should a demand planning specialist internship resume include?
Lead with two or three completed, documented projects rather than work history. For demand planning specialist candidates, that means forecasting models, inventory simulations, or data analyses that name the tools used (Excel, SAP, Python, Tableau) and link to the output where possible. Add relevant coursework in supply chain, statistics, or operations management. Keep the entire document to one page.
Can international students get demand planning specialist 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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