Material Planning - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Oxford is offering a Material Planning Intern position for a 13-Month Placement starting in July 2026. This role involves developing supply processes, conducting data analysis, and improving supplier communication. Candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering, or Business with strong analytical and communication skills. The internship offers a competitive salary of £25,250 and numerous employee benefits including a gym and subsidised restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday per annum

On-site gym

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree and on track to achieve a 2.1 standard or higher.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs.
• Flexibility to work on various topics at one time.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of supply processes.
• Process and data analysis of projects.
• Build understanding of logistics departments.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

MINI Plant Oxford – Material Planning Intern- 13-Month Placement - (July 2026)

The Material Planning role offers opportunity to work within the Material Planning department to obtain full process knowledge, customer order and parts supply. The department is responsible for the supply of all production related material into the assembly hall to build a quality vehicle from approximately 350 suppliers world-wide. Alongside this we are also responsible for the supply of consumable and maintenance items across the plant.

What awaits you?

• Autonomous development, agreement and implementation of supply processes.
• Process and data analysis of projects as well as getting hands on to develop and implement new solutions.
• Consideration of strategic topics whilst planning, creating and realising the supply concepts.
• Build an understanding of logistics departments and assist with the development of new approaches to support the efficient manufacture of new vehicles.
• Develop supplier communication and negotiation skills.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards an Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business and on track to achieve a 2.1 standard or higher.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate good knowledge of all standard Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ideally some exposure to SAP.
• Good analytical skills and flexibility to work on various topics at one time.
• Good English, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to summarise topics and present clearly.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a 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 for applications: Sunday 30th November 2025