Demand Planning Internship - Summer 2027

Casey; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Casey's Store Support Center in Ankeny, Iowa, offers a Demand Planning Internship designed to give real-world experience in forecasting and inventory optimization. You will support the Demand Planning Team, analyze item performance, and help develop initial forecasts for new items while generating reports for category management.

The program provides opportunities to collaborate with Store Ops, Distribution Center, and Transportation teams, with networking events and executive speaker series.

Qualifications

• Current Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current item performance to help build optimal forecasts.
• Assist in developing initial sales forecasts for new items.
• Create statistical reports to support category management and other merchandising teams.
• Collaborate with category management partners on sales and data analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Demand Planning Internship - Summer 2027

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Location

Full-Time Part-Time Designation

Full-time

Job Description

At Casey's, you'll gain real-world experience through meaningful work and contribute to projects that matter. You'll work alongside industry professionals, connect with leaders across the organization, and collaborate with fellow interns from a variety of backgrounds and majors. As a growing Fortune 500 company, we're committed to developing future talent. Your internship can be more than just a summer experience, with potential opportunities to continue part-time during the school year and launch your full-time career with us after graduation.

Our internships are designed to help you grow professionally while having fun along the way. Based at our Store Support Center in Ankeny, Iowa, you'll gain an inside look at one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country through networking events, executive speaker series, community service opportunities, and social outings. You'll build valuable connections, learn from senior leaders, and experience what makes Casey's a great place to launch your career. And yes, you'll make some pizzas along the way, too!

As a Demand Planning Intern, you will support the Demand Planning Team across a variety of initiatives. Your responsibilities will include analyzing current item performance to help build optimal forecasts and generate promotional demand projections. You’ll assist in developing initial sales forecasts for new items and create statistical reports to support category management and other merchandising teams. This internship also offers the opportunity to collaborate with category management partners on sales and data analysis to provide insights into item sales and distribution. Additionally, you will work closely with Store Ops, Distribution Center, and Transportation teams to ensure alignment between forecasted demand and inventory flow, helping to minimize residuals and optimize replenishment strategies .

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• Opportunities to use cutting edge technologies and enterprise-wide collaboration to enable our strategy and drive world class service.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation: This internship offers a starting pay range of $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on academic year, qualifications, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Requirements

• Current Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to exercise independent judgment