Logistics Planning International Intern (Fall 2026)

BMW Group•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.Description: The intern will learn how to develop medium- to long-term complex supply chain processes and methods that influence supplier decisions and logistics costs.He/she will interact with all process partners who collaborate with Supply Chain Planning to gain an understanding of Packaging, Material Flow/Lineside Planning, Transportation, and Material Control. The qualified intern should expect to contribute to and improve the following functions: Support quarterly audits to ensure adherence to the supply concept by all process partners. Improve ongoing performance through efficiency and process optimizations. Project Management: project assignments depend on identified internship objectives. Perform quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering the impact on logistics costs and structure. Support detailed Supply Chain monitoring and concept planning for direct delivery processes in both Assembly Halls for Series and New Model Supply Chain Development. Develop new or optimize existing supply methods, including emergency strategies, using corporate standard concepts. Coordinate, lead, and document review events for both production halls. Support special projects such as “integration of future models into the existing supply chain” and prepare presentations for problem lineside locations. Implement and/or optimize Supply Chains for Direct Delivery Suppliers. Evaluate logistical and financial impacts of product changes. Map, analyze, and evaluate processes for optimization opportunities. Initially, the intern’s role will be observational and supportive in identifying innovations in logistics or pinpointing non-value-adding processes that could be improved through innovative approaches.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Self-initiative and proactive.
Proficient with MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel (experience with VLookup, Macros, etc. preferred).
Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the US grading scale.
Must be enrolled at a university outside of the United States.
Must have completed a prior BMW internship of at least 3 months in length.
Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
Work terms dates are from September 21, 2026, to March 5, 2027.
Must provide the following paperwork in English.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
Last University Performance Record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI is preferred.
Cover letter (not required).
Relevant references and certificates (not required).

Responsibilities

Support quarterly audits to ensure adherence to the supply concept by all process partners.
Improve ongoing performance through efficiency and process optimizations.
Project Management: project assignments depend on identified internship objectives.
Perform quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering the impact on logistics costs and structure.
Support detailed Supply Chain monitoring and concept planning for direct delivery processes in both Assembly Halls for Series and New Model Supply Chain Development.
Develop new or optimize existing supply methods, including emergency strategies, using corporate standard concepts.
Coordinate, lead, and document review events for both production halls.
Support special projects such as “integration of future models into the existing supply chain” and prepare presentations for problem lineside locations.
Implement and/or optimize Supply Chains for Direct Delivery Suppliers.
Evaluate logistical and financial impacts of product changes.
Map, analyze, and evaluate processes for optimization opportunities.
Initially, the intern’s role will be observational and supportive in identifying innovations in logistics or pinpointing non-value-adding processes that could be improved through innovative approaches.