Demand Planning Intern (Summer 2025)

Overview

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

We are proud to offer a fun and engaging experience for our year-round and summer interns. 

As an intern at Berry Global in the Consumer Packaging North America Division, you will participate in our Summer 2025 Leadership Series where you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from business leaders from across the organization. Additionally, you will participate in networking events, a volunteer activity serving the greater Evansville community, and work on meaningful projects during your time at Berry. 

Berry’s internship program is designed to be a transformative experience, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed in your future career. 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Demand Planning Intern to join our Supply Chain team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in demand forecasting, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

1. Data Collection and Analysis:

• Assist in gathering, consolidating, and analyzing sales data, historical performance, and market trends.

• Support in developing and refining demand forecasts using statistical models and business intelligence tools.

• Help identify trends and demand patterns that inform the planning process.

2. Reporting and Metrics:

• Assist in preparing reports and dashboards that track forecast accuracy, sales trends, and other relevant KPIs.

• Conduct variance analysis to assess forecast performance and suggest improvements.

3. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather insights and input for demand planning.

• Support alignment between forecast assumptions and business goals by facilitating regular communication with stakeholders.

4. Forecasting and Process Improvement:

• Support continuous improvement efforts in the demand planning process, identifying areas for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.

• Assist in testing and refining demand planning tools and methodologies.

5. Special Projects:

• Participate in demand planning projects, such as order bookings analysis integration, item lifecycle management process improvement, and customer S&OP analysis and preparation.

• Assist with process documentation and recommendations for future enhancements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Math, Statistics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis, particularly using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and statistical analysis).

• Knowledge of demand planning and forecasting principles is preferred.

• Familiarity with planning or analytics tools (such as SAP, Oracle, or Power BI) is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience with demand forecasting tools and techniques.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real-world business challenges.

• Develop insights into the demand planning process in a corporate setting.

• Mentorship and learning from experienced supply chain professionals.