First Gen: IBP Demand Planning Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Work-from-home toolkit

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. Netherlands (Utrecht) offers a Winter term internship as a Demand Planning Intern within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team.

You will forecast demand, analyze sales data, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Category Management, and Finance to ensure products are available where consumers expect them. The program runs January/February 2027 to July 2027, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

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.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Supply Chain/Engineering/BA or related

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Winter term:January/February to July 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos—hungry for morethanmaxgreatflavors?

Experience whatit’slike to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6months, PepsiCoBeNeLuxwelcomes newtalentjustlike you. Ourinternshipprogram for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects,mentorshipandplenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience.It’snot juston-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

Joinour group of around 30 internsand 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

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’rehired!


• Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo,you’lldiscover 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’llbe part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make animpact,on your career and on the world around you.

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