Material Planning - Placement Year

BMW Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Oxford is seeking a Logistics Process Planning Placement student to support supply process development and implementation. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business and demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This placement offers a competitive salary of £25,250 and various employee benefits, promoting a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

26 days holiday per annum

On-site gym

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying towards an Undergraduate degree and achieving a 2.1 standard or higher.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of all standard Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of supply processes.
• Socialise within logistics departments to develop new approaches.
• Maintain supplier communications and negotiation skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Microsoft Office programs

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Logistics Process Planning - Placement Year

Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent logistics concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set into motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration.

We believe in creating an environment where our placement students really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their areas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your ideas to the table and allowing you to really show what you can do.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world.

The Logistics Process Planning role offers opportunity to be working within the Material Planning department to obtain full process knowledge, customer order and parts supply.

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 are expected 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.

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.