Material Flow Line Side Planning Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company invites qualified students to join our internship/co-op program in Spartanburg, SC. The intern will participate in material flow and lineside planning, supporting logistics initiatives across the plant, including launches and new logistics innovations.

Responsibilities include KPI reporting, part list checks, space planning, and deployment of Smart Transport Robots. Candidates must be enrolled in a US college, carry a GPA of 3.0+, and attach an unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Programming knowledge preferred, beneficial for projects.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics planning initiatives across the plant.
• Assist with series changes and new vehicle launches.
• Support autonomous logistics vehicle pilots in the plant.
• Generate weekly/monthly KPI and status reports.
• Maintain lineside organization and part tracking.
• Assist with floor space planning for storage areas.
• Help create KPI tracking for performance and dashboards.
• Support fault resolution and workflow improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Detail-oriented

Programming knowledge

Education

Operations Management / Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

The Material Flow and Lineside Planning Intern responsible for supporting logistics planning initiatives across the plant. The intern will support series changes and new vehicle launches across both assembly halls, bodyshop and/or with integrating new logistics innovation projects. There are multiple positions with logistics planning that will focus on different areas of the plant.

• Supporting implementation of autonomous logistics vehicles in the plant.
• Running of weekly/monthly reporting documents.
• Lineside Transition Organization and Support for series packages.
• Logistics parts list checks and maintenance.
• Head count planning for logistics processes for new vehicle launches.
• Planning of floor space for part storage (high bay racking, block storage, supermarkets).
• Planning material flow deliveries for future derivatives.
• Maintaining BMW layouts using layout software.
• Future Model Evaluation Run.
• Dashboard Enhancements for KPI Reporting.
• Planning implementation of Smart Transport Robots (STRs), Autonomous tugger trains, autonomous forklifts, and autonomous yard hostlers.
• Planning and evaluating use cases.
• Planning of routes, points of interest, and call off process.
• Creation of KPI tracking for performance.
• Supporting of fault resolution.

Qualifications:

• Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented
• Programming knowledge preferred.
• Self-Starter
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE January 11th - May 14th, 2027.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.