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IDR is seeking a Demand and New Products Planning Intern to join one of our top clients in Auburn, MA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to assist in demand and new products planning activities, working closely with various departments to develop short and long-term sales forecasts. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture, please apply today!
Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Demand and New Products Planning Intern:
Assist in all demand and new products planning activities for finished goods
Develop item sales forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends
Perform root cause analysis of demand issues and provide corrective measures
Conduct monthly planning meetings to help develop demand plans for critical areas of the business
Monitor sales trends on critical products and communicate new product forecast and forecast changes to all suppliers and stakeholders
This is a contract position from 6/1/2025 to 9/26/2025
Required Skills for Demand and New Products Planning Intern:
Must be enrolled in a full-time degree program or a recent graduate
Understanding of inventory management practice and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels within the organization
Detail-oriented and ability to recognize sales trends in a large data set
Public speaking experience required; must be comfortable presenting data to various levels within the organization
Desired Skills:
Knowledge and experience in new product planning, demand planning, purchasing, sales, and/or marketing strongly preferred
Cross-functional decision-making experience strongly preferred
SAP/ERP system experience preferred
APICS certification is nice to have, not required
What’s in it for you?
Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization
Close-knit and team-oriented culture
Why IDR?
25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row