Logistics Planning - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Chichester is seeking a Logistics Planning Intern for a 12-month placement. You will work with the logistics planning team on various projects, bringing your innovative ideas to optimize processes. Candidates should be studying logistics or manufacturing, possess strong analytical skills, and have excellent communication abilities. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits including an on-site gym and subsidised restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Currently studying logistics or manufacturing content.
• Strong self-motivation and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication and social skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with logistics planning team on layout and structure.
• Develop supply, packaging, and transport concepts.
• Monitor systems updates and process changes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical capabilities

Creative thinking

Good knowledge of logistics processes

General IT Skills

Excellent communication skills

German language skills

Education

Studying towards a degree in logistics or manufacturing

Tools

Power BI

Thinkcell

Job description

Overview

NO NEED TO PREDICT THE FUTURE. YOU CAN CREATE IT.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

World-leading technologies don’t make it into a BMW until they’ve undergone one of the most challenging journeys imaginable. It takes dynamic teams with outstanding technical skills to take them from the drawing board to the road. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities, and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12-month placement.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Role

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Logistics Planning Internship – 12-Month Placement (July 2026)

What awaits you?

You will be working with the logistics planning team and its process partners on various projects including:

• Layout and structure
• Supply, packaging and transport concepts
• General Quality improvements
• VPS optimisation
• Systems update and process monitoring

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a degree with some logistics or manufacturing content/module
• Strongly self-motivated, high analytical and logical capabilities.
• High level of creative thinking.
• Good knowledge of logistics or manufacturing processes.
• General IT Skills (Desktop)
• General Business Process IT Skills (Knowledge of Power BI, Thinkcell, are advantageous).
• Excellent communications and social skills.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30th November 2025

Contact

Any further questions? Email us at [e-mail]