Transportation Management International Intern (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, SC invites applications for a Transportation Management International Intern for Spring 2027. You will contribute to the supply chain gatekeeping by supporting transportation projects, data processing, and analytics tools on a full-time, on-site basis during the March–September term.

The role emphasizes collaboration with SCM leads, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on experience with SAP and Power BI to improve KPI dashboards and sustainability

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a university outside the United States.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 on US grading scale.
• Must have completed a BMW internship of at least 3 months.
• Able to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Must pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP basics and data analytics tools.
• Willingness to learn German language skills during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support department in Transportation Projects (Operational, Contract Management, Returnable Container Steering, Reporting Sea- and Air freight).
• Troubleshoot upstream process partner errors that impact department performance.
• Conduct data processing in SAP, SQL, Power BI and run weekly/daily reports.
• Assist JIT/JIS and SCM Project Leads.
• Facilitate weekly Transportation team meetings.
• Ensure training documents and department website are up to date.
• Develop KPI dashboards, data analytics, and visualization; support sustainability projects.
• Utilize Power BI for ongoing data visualization and insights.

Skills

Independent & detail-oriented

Organized

Effective communication

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Analytical skills

German language skills potential

Education

Majors: Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material and Parts Supply Spartanburg, SC 05.08.2026

Transportation Management International Intern (Spring 2027)

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:

We connect the network with integrated supply chain solutions to safeguard production. Ensuring parts supply at the right time, right place, quantity and quality for continuous production. The Focus of our department is Material Control, Transportation Control and Delivery Assurance. We are theGatekeepersof the supply chain for the ultimate driving machine.

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

• Support department in all Transportation Projects (Operational, Contract Management, Returnable Container Steering, Reporting Sea- and Air freight)


• Troubleshoot upstream process partner errors that impact department’s performance


• Conducts data processing in SAP, SQL, Power BI, i.e. running weekly and daily reports (may include data mining, creating and maintaining visualization tools, etc.)


• Assist JIT/JIS and SCM Project Leads


• Facilitate weekly Transportation team meeting


• Ensure training documents and department website are up to date


• Smart Container Management, KPI Dashboards, Data Analytics and Visualization, Sustainability (Reduction of CO2 emissions, e.g. E-Trucks), Continuous Improvement Projects, Digitalization Projects, Value Stream Mapping, Part Defect Reduction, Digitalization of Shipments, Robotic Process Automation


• PowerBi


• Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Majors: Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• SAP basics


• Independent & detail-oriented work


• Organized


• Effective communication and collaboration skills


• Willingness to learn


• Analytical skills


• Potential to gain German language skills


• Work Term Dates: March 8th, 2027- September 17th, 2027.


• Must be enrolled at a university outside of the United States.


• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the US grading scale


• Must have completed a prior BMW internship of at least 3 months in length.


• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).


• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.


• Must provide the following paperwork in English.
  
  
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
  
  
  • Last University Performance Record.
  
  
  • Cover letter (not required).
  
  
  • Relevant references and certificates (not required).
  
  

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.