Demand and New Products Planning Intern

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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

IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@idr-in.com

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