Materials Intern - Inventory & E&O Optimization

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 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.