Materials Intern

BorgWarner; Arden (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

BorgWarner in Arden, NC is seeking a Materials Intern to gain hands‑on experience in inventory management, E&O disposition, and cross‑functional supply chain collaboration in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will work with engineering, operations, and suppliers to analyze data, optimize material flow, and support lifecycle activities.

You will develop analytical and Excel skills while contributing to data analysis and reporting, improving processes, and supporting material flow

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain/Business).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; data analysis experience preferred.
• Effective communication and strong follow‑up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: exposure to inventory management, MRP, or manufacturing operations; SAP or ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage excess and obsolete inventory: analyze data and support disposition plans.
• Execute change management: create/process change cases to obsolete goods and materials and track approvals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Scheduling, and Logistics.
• Engage with suppliers to develop disposition plans (return, rework, usage) and align on timing and quantities.
• Analyze and report data: maintain tracking tools and dashboards for E&O and lifecycle activities.
• Support material flow execution: assist with storage, transfer, and shipment planning while ensuring system accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain / Business

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Position

Materials Intern

Location

Arden, NC

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner Openings

Job Purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

Join a dynamic Materials Management team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience managing the full program lifecycle, with a focus on inventory optimization, excess & obsolete (E&O) disposition, and cross‑functional supply chain collaboration.

This position is ideal for students looking to apply analytical skills to real‑world supply chain challenges while working closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage excess and obsolete inventory: Analyze inventory data to identify E&O risks and support development and execution of disposition plans.
• Execute change management: Create and process change cases to obsolete finished goods and materials, and track approvals to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Scheduling, and Logistics to align production quantities, material flow, and execution.
• Engage with suppliers: Develop part‑specific disposition plans, including return, rework, or usage options, and align on timing, quantities, and logistics.
• Analyze and report data: Maintain tracking tools and dashboards for E&O and lifecycle activities, and provide summaries and insights to support decision‑making.
• Support material flow execution: Assist with storage, transfer, and shipment planning while ensuring system accuracy aligns with physical inventory movements.

What we are looking for

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; data analysis experience preferred
• Effective communication and strong follow‑up skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Preferred experience:
  • Exposure to inventory management, MRP, or manufacturing operations
  • Experience with SAP or ERP systems
  • Interest in supply chain optimization and continuous improvement

What we offer

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all student employees:

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• All positions are paid opportunities based on college class standing
• Housing support and travel reimbursement according to policy requirements

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy‑efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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