Materials Intern

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Housing support

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

BorgWarner Arden is seeking a Materials Intern to join the Materials Management team in Arden, NC. You will gain hands-on experience managing the full program lifecycle with a focus on inventory optimization, E&O disposition, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and suppliers.

This internship is ideal for students studying Supply Chain or related fields who enjoy analytics, Excel, and steady problem solving.

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 strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience: inventory management, MRP, or manufacturing operations; SAP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage excess and obsolete inventory: analyze data to identify E&O risks and support disposition plans.
• Execute change management: create and process change cases to obsolete finished goods and materials, track approvals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Scheduling, and Logistics.
• Engage with suppliers: develop part-specific disposition plans including return, rework, or usage options.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Inventory knowledge

MRP knowledge

ERP/SAP familiarity

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

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.

Position

Materials Intern

Location

Arden, NC

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.

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.

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

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.