Planning Analytics Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville Location: Global Headquarters

 Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Analytics Intern to join our Planning & Analytics team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience using advanced analytics, statistical models, and business intelligence tools to support our planning processes. You’ll work closely with our demand, supply, and commercial planning teams to turn raw data into actionable insights that improve forecast accuracy, enable better decision-making, and drive business performance.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with real-world supply chain and planning data.
• Exposure to leading planning technologies and analytics tools.
• Insight into how analytics informs business decisions in a fast-paced CPG environment.
• Mentorship from experienced analytics and planning professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact business results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, maintaining, and improving planning reports, dashboards, and analytics tools.
• Analyze historical performance and identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in demand, supply, and inventory data.
• Support statistical and driver-based forecasting models, helping evaluate accuracy and bias across different horizons.
• Partner with planning teams to assess assumptions, scenario outcomes, and performance against KPIs.
• Document methodologies, workflows, and findings for knowledge sharing and repeatability.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to address specific business questions and operational challenges.

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. Junior or senior status preferred.
• 3.5 minimum GPA preferred.

Experience

• Prior work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to SQL, Python, R, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Interest in Commercial Planning, supply chain planning, business analytics, and forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and intellectual curiosity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Travel: Minimal

Benefits and Compensation

Johnsonville also access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage.  Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong.  We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries.  We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally.  We call it The Johnsonville Way.  It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. 

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.