Logistics Placement

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Logistics Placement

A good internship is never hands-off.

Share your passion for getting hands-on with us.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Since production of the new MINI started in 2001, almost 3 million cars have been made at Plant Oxford.

Three UK plants have had a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

To ensure that we are continually developing our workforce, we are looking for talented and motivated people who will inspire and shape our future business. Each year we offer a number of internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are on track for a 2:1 or 1st class final result.

Logistics Placements

The BMW Group is currently recruiting a number of placement students to join our Logistics department at the MINI Plant in Oxford. As part of the Logistics department you will be part of the team that is be responsible for the supply of all production related materials into the assembly hall to build quality vehicles from approximately 350 suppliers worldwide at Plant Oxford. Your main objective will be to support the planning, design, optimisation and introduction of new models and logistic innovations with regard to all aspects of the Material Flow from the point the parts arrive at the Plant to the point they are fitted to the car. You will be part of the team that is essential to ensuring continuous progress and process innovation so that MINI maintains its competitive position.

Roles available include:

• Logistics, Material & Parts Supply - Placement students in the Material Planning department will have the opportunity to obtain full process knowledge of customer order processes and parts supply. The department is responsible for the supply of all production related material into the assembly hall to build a quality vehicle from approximately 350 suppliers worldwide, within which you will have a major role. Alongside this we are also responsible for the supply of consumable & maintenance items across the plant.
• Logistics Container Planning - You will be supporting the introduction of new models with regard to container planning, whilst assisting with the management of design, development and manufacture of specialized logistical transport containers for production components. You will Interface with all aspects of the business to communicate and agree container premises and support / lead optimization projects in container planning.
• Material Flow Planning - You will support the early phase planning and introduction of new models and logistic innovations with regard to all aspects of the Material Flow from the point the parts arrive at the Plant to the point they are fitted to the car. You could be preparing/maintaining a logistics database in conjunction with internal process partners for all planning activities, supporting creation of evaluations and business cases for new projects and new technologies, support/lead optimisation projects within Logistics as well as providing status reports and prepare for meetings.
• Supply Chain Planning - You will support the supply chain planning team to achieve their aim to develop, optimise, design and realise the supply processes from the supplier to the fit point in the plant. This includes return of empties (considering logistics areas, handling, transport, system use and part-specifically material flow planning) and ensuring that the total supply chain is consistent, viable, cost effective and efficient.
• Physical Logistics, Accounts & Contracts - You will be part of the team that is responsible for monitoring the performance of our external service providers and forecasting the associated cost. You will be working with internal & external service providers to ensure a seamless supply of parts to production areas at Plant Oxford, as well as ensuring 8,000 pallets and 90,000 parts daily are efficiently unloaded, stored and parts delivered internally through stable processes.
• Physical Logistics - You will be part of the team responsible for all product movement and storage processes on site In-Bound and Out-Bound Including none series parts. Working with our Logistics Service Partners, you will help ensure stock is transported safely and stored in the provided locations before being supplied onwards in FIFO (First-In-First-Out) basis, whilst looking for improvement and innovation opportunities.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £17,500 per annum and a range of benefits including a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and a subsidised on-site restaurant. As an intern you will also have the opportunity to take part in the testing of new vehicles through one of our car schemes. Throughout your internship you will be supported by our experts in your chosen field, as well as being surrounded by many fellow interns.

Application Process

The application process is as follows:

• Stage 1: Online application form*
• Stage 2: Online ability tests (To be completed within 5 days of receipt)
• Stage 3: Telephone interview with the recruitment team
• Stage 4: Face to face interview with the hiring manager

*If you do not complete the free text questions your application will not be progressed.

Please be aware that we complete rolling recruitment. As such, those candidates that have made an early application and have successfully moved through the recruitment process will be invited to the first face to face interviews.

Additional Information

Please note that our Undergraduate Placement opportunities are only open to students who will be returning to their final year of study following their placement with us.

Share your passion with us and start your journey today! We look forward to receiving your application.

About BMW Group

The BMW Group is one of the world’s leading car manufacturers with more than 120,000 employees in over 140 countries. With our brands, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, we uphold a worldwide reputation for excellence in the premium segment of the automotive industry; that’s why more and more future talents choose a career with us.

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