First Gen: IBP Demand Planning Intern

StudentJob; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 5,200 - 7,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

550€/maand stagevergoeding

Reiskostenvergoeding

Thuiswerk toolkit

Job summary

PepsiCo BeNeLux biedt een winterterm internship aan als Demand Planning Intern binnen het Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team. Je werkt van januari/februari tot juli 2027 samen met Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain en Finance aan vraagplanning en analyses met mentorship en hands-on ervaring.

De stage biedt inzicht in end-to-end supply chain van een FMCG-bedrijf, plus exposure aan nieuwe planningsoplossingen, waaronder AI-ondersteunde tools. Je werkt in een team en maakt impact vanaf dag één.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Master in Supply Chain, Engineering, BA of related field.
• Vloeiende Engelse taal, Nederlands is een plus.
• Sterke Excel/Woord/PowerPoint vaardigheden.
• Data omzetten in inzichten.
• Uitstekende communicatie met meerdere teams.

Responsibilities

• Ondersteunen bij het creëren en onderhouden van demand forecasts.
• Analyseren van verkoopdata, markttrends en promoties.
• Samenwerken met Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain en Finance.
• Rapporten en analyses maken voor forecast nauwkeurigheid.

Skills

Fluent English

Data-analyse

Communicatie vaardigheden

Probleemoplossing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Supply Chain of related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Winter term: January/February to July 2027

Pepsi, Lay's, Quaker, Doritos - hungry for more than just great flavors?

Experience what it's like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands‑on experience. It's not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

As a Demand Planning Intern within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team, you will gain hands‑on experience in forecasting, business analytics and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work closely with colleagues from Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Category Management and Finance to ensure PepsiCo products are available when and where consumers want them.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your analytical capabilities, understand the end‑to‑end supply chain of a leading FMCG company, and contribute to real business decisions from day one. The role combines data analysis, stakeholder management, process improvement, and exposure to the latest planning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts for a product or customer portfolio.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Category teams to align demand plans with business objectives.
• Prepare reports and performance analyses to monitor forecast accuracy and business performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects and the adoption of new planning tools, including AI-powered solutions.
• Present insights and recommendations that help drive data-based decision making.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more
• Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement
• Work-from-home toolkit

Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors or Master degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering, BA or related fields) or proven strong thinking/problem solving skills.
• Fluency in English, Dutch is a plus.
• Very good knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point.
• Able to transform data and information into meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with the other teams.

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

• Phone screening with one of our recruiters
• Interview at our office/online
• Offer: You're hired!
• Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you'll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay's and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem‑solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you'll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Want more info? Check out www.pepsico.com!

Salarisomschrijving

In overeenstemming

Vaardigheden

• Je beheerst Engels

Opleiding

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