Non-Series Material Controller Intern (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, SC invites a TX-155 Non-Series Material Controller Analyst Intern to support the NSM/MRO team with spare parts purchasing coordination, inventory visibility, data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.

You will gain hands-on exposure to material control, supplier coordination, SAP/MRP concepts, Power BI dashboards, Power Apps workflows, and AI-enabled tools while helping improve tracking accuracy, reduce manual effort, and readiness for production.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Logistics related field preferred
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (not just in major)
• Enrolled student status at a US four-year college or university
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at application time

Responsibilities

• Support spare parts purchasing coordination including RFQ tracking and supplier communication
• Assist with inventory visibility, cycle count follow-up, and data quality checks
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI reports for MRO activity and supplier performance
• Support Power Apps workflow improvements to reduce manual tracking
• Use AI tools to support documentation, reporting enhancements and process ideas
• Assist SAP/MRP data review to identify open POs and reorder needs
• Support standard work, process documentation, training materials, and audit evidence
• Participate in team meetings and supplier reviews, capturing action items and summaries
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

SAP/MRP concepts

Power Apps

AI tools

Education

BA/BS in Logistics related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Current enrollment as student (US four-year college)

At least 30 credit hours completed

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Power Apps

AI tools

Job description

Physical Logistics Spartanburg, SC 13.08.2026

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 TX-155 Non-Series Material Controller Analyst Intern supports the NSM/MRO team by assisting with spare parts purchasing coordination, inventory visibility, data analysis, reporting, and process improvement activities. This role provides hands-on exposure to material control, supplier coordination, SAP/MRP concepts, Power BI dashboards, Power Apps workflow support, and approved AI-enabled tools while helping the team improve tracking accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support production readiness.

The qualified intern should expect to contribute and improve in the following functions:

• Support spare parts purchasing coordination, including RFQ tracking, quote follow-up, purchase order status review, and supplier communication support.
• Assist with inventory visibility, cycle count follow-up, discrepancy tracking, obsolescence review, and material master data quality checks.
• Develop, update, and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI reports to improve transparency of MRO activity, supplier performance, repair status, and open action items.
• Support Power Apps or low-code workflow improvements that reduce manual tracking, improve data consistency, and strengthen process ownership.
• Use approved AI development or productivity tools to support documentation, data cleanup, reporting enhancements, and process improvement ideas under team guidance.
• Assist with SAP/MRP data review to help identify open purchase orders, reorder needs, missing information, duplicate records, or process exceptions.
• Support standard work, process documentation, training materials, audit evidence, and shared-folder organization for NSM/MRO activities.
• Participate in team meetings, supplier reviews, and cross-functional discussions by capturing action items, preparing summaries, and supporting follow-up activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Degrees: BA/BS degree (Logistics related field preferred)
• 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 the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from their current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF AN UNOFFICAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Work term dates: 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.

Automotive

Spartanburg, SC

United States

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Job Field: Physical Logistics

Internship

Full-time