Logistics Planning International Intern (Spring 2027)

Logistics Planning International Intern (Spring 2027)

7/31/26

Spartanburg, South Carolina United States

Description: The Supply Chain Planning Intern will gain hands-on experience in developing and optimizing medium- to long-term supply chain processes that influence supplier decisions, material flow, and logistics costs. The role offers broad exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning and an opportunity to actively contribute to advancing the team’s capabilities in process excellence and digitalization. The intern will collaborate with key process partners across Packaging, Material Flow / Lineside Planning, Transportation, and Material Control to build a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations within a complex production environment. In addition to supporting daily operations, the intern will help drive process improvements, efficiency enhancements, and digital innovation initiatives, contributing to the continuous evolution of modern, data-driven supply chain planning.   The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

Assist in quarterly audits to ensure adherence to supply chain concepts across all process partners Identify improvement opportunities and support process optimization and efficiency enhancement initiatives  Contribute to project management activities, taking ownership of defined work packages based on internship objectives  Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate impacts on logistics cost structures and operational performance  Support supply chain monitoring and concept planning for direct delivery processes in both Assembly Halls (Series & New Model Development)  Assist in developing and optimizing supply strategies, including emergency concepts, aligned with corporate standards  Coordinate, support, and document cross-functional review meetings and workshops  Support strategic projects such as integration of future models into existing supply chains and preparation of presentations for critical lineside issues  Contribute to the implementation and optimization of supply chains for direct delivery suppliers  Conduct logistical and financial impact analyses for product or process changes  Perform process mapping, evaluation, and redesign, identifying non-value-adding activities  Support the identification and implementation of digital solutions (e.g., dashboards, automation, reporting tools) to improve transparency and decision-making  Help drive digitalization initiatives, including data analysis, visualization (e.g., Power BI), and process standardization  Initially provide observational and analytical support, with increasing ownership in identifying innovative logistics solutions and improvement opportunities Performs other duties as assigned by management

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field Have enrolled student status at an accredited college or university Ability to work full-time-on-site (40 hours/week) Must attach a copy of transcript Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term Previous internship experience within BMW Group  Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)  Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools  Basic knowledge of data modeling is preferred  Strong interest in process improvement, data-driven analysis, and digital transformation  Excellent communication and collaboration skills  Strong problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness  Ability to adapt in a complex and fast-changing