NonSeries Material Controller Intern Spring 2027

BMW; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company invites a student intern to join the NSM/MRO team as a TX-155 Non-Series Material Controller Analyst Intern. You will assist with spare parts purchasing coordination, inventory visibility, data analysis, reporting, and process improvements.

Hands-on exposure to material control, supplier coordination, SAP/MRP concepts, Power BI dashboards, and Power Apps workflow support is provided.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Logistics or related field required.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 (overall).
• Enrolled student status at a US accredited four-year college.
• Must have completed 30 credit hours prior to application.
• Must attach unofficial transcript and be able to work on-site (40 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Assist with spare parts purchasing coordination, RFQ tracking and supplier communication support.
• Support inventory visibility, cycle counts, and data quality checks.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI reports for NSM/MRO activities.
• Support Power Apps workflows to reduce manual tracking and improve data consistency.
• Assist SAP/MRP data reviews to identify open orders and reorder needs.
• Document standard work, training materials and audit evidence.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in Logistics related field

Minimum GPA 3.0

Enrolled student status in US college

Completed 30 credit hours

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

SAP/MRP

Job description

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 UNOFFICIAL 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.