Logistics Planning - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Pension scheme

27 days holiday

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Goodwood offers a 12-month placement year in Logistics Planning. You will work with the logistics planning team to develop supply chain, material flow, logistics structure and packaging for New Product Integration and launches.

You will engage with production teams, drive process improvements, and gain practical experience across fast-paced projects while liaising with external service providers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or Data Science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinking and initiative.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of MS Office; Power BI is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of logistics or manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• 3D modelling and CAD skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the logistics planning team on NPI and production changes.
• Assist with supply chain, material flow planning and packaging.
• Contribute to process improvements with autonomy.
• Collaborate with external service providers and internal teams.
• Gain hands-on experience through model launches.
• Handle daily tasks and ad hoc projects with clear communication.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

MS Office

Power BI

CAD/3D modelling

Logistics knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or Data Science degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

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.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, Logistics Planning, Lineside Delivery - Placement Year

What awaits you?

You will be working with the logistics planning team and its process partners on various projects to support the Team with their role to develop supply chain, material flow planning, logistics structure and packaging for New Product Integration (NPI), series launch, running changes, bespoke & smart logistics integration, including:

• Be an integral part of new model launches within Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
• Working with our logistics operational and assembly teams to seamlessly integrate change requests into our production.
• Developing experience solving problems in a fast-paced business environment with real world tangible results.
• Managing daily tasks, adhoc support and ongoing projects with transparent communication to team and stake holders.
• Liaising and supporting our external service provider
• Have autonomy in the realisation of process improvements.
• 3D Drawing tools

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Strongly self-motivated, high analytical and problem-solving skill
• High level of creative thinking.
• Excellent communications and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• General Business MS-Office Skills (Knowledge of Power BI, are advantageous).
• Good knowledge of logistics or manufacturing processes are advantageous.
• 3D modelling and CAD skills are advantageous.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are38 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

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 for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026