Materials Intern

BorgWarner; Bent Creek (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BorgWarner Arden campus offers a Materials Intern role that provides hands-on learning in inventory optimization, excess and obsolete (E&O) disposition, and cross-functional supply chain collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will gain exposure to end-to-end material flow, work closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers, and develop analytical skills using Excel and SAP/ERP processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; data analysis experience preferred.
• Effective communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage excess and obsolete inventory: Analyze inventory data to identify E&O risks and support development and execution of disposition plans.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Effective communication

Multi-priority management

SAP/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

PositionMaterials InternLocationArden, NCAbout UsBorgWarner 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 CultureBorgWarner 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 OpportunitiesWe 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.If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings: BorgWarner OpeningsJob PurposeThe 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 ResponsibilitiesManage 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 forCurrently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related fieldStrong analytical and organizational skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel; data analysis experience preferredEffective communication and strong follow-up skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred experience:Exposure to inventory management, MRP, or manufacturing operationsExperience with SAP or ERP systemsInterest in supply chain optimization and continuous improvementWhat we offerAll 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 programAll positions are paid opportunities based on college class standingHousing support and travel reimbursement according to policy requirementsJoin the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com-Internal Use Only: Indirect HourlyGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. 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