Materials Intern

BorgWarner•Arden, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic Materials Management team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience managing the full program lifecycle, with a focus on inventory optimization, excess & obsolete (E&O) disposition, and cross-functional supply chain collaboration. This position is ideal for students looking to apply analytical skills to real-world supply chain challenges while working closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; data analysis experience preferred
Effective communication and strong follow-up skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Exposure to inventory management, MRP, or manufacturing operations
Experience with SAP or ERP systems
Interest in supply chain optimization and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Manage excess and obsolete inventory: Analyze inventory data to identify E&O risks and support development and execution of disposition plans.
Execute change management: Create and process change cases to obsolete finished goods and materials, and track approvals to ensure timely completion.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Scheduling, and Logistics to align production quantities, material flow, and execution.
Engage with suppliers: Develop part-specific disposition plans, including return, rework, or usage options, and align on timing, quantities, and logistics.
Analyze and report data: Maintain tracking tools and dashboards for E&O and lifecycle activities, and provide summaries and insights to support decision-making.
Support material flow execution: Assist with storage, transfer, and shipment planning while ensuring system accuracy aligns with physical inventory movements.