International Logistics Planning intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning Intern will gain hands-on experience in developing and optimizing medium- to long-term supply chain processes that influence supplier decisions, material flow, and logistics costs. The role offers broad exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning and an opportunity to actively contribute to advancing the team’s capabilities in process excellence and digitalization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly audits to ensure adherence to supply chain concepts across all process partners
• Identify improvement opportunities and support process optimization and efficiency enhancement initiatives
• Contribute to project management activities, taking ownership of defined work packages based on internship objectives
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate impacts on logistics cost structures and operational performance
• Aid in developing and optimizing supply strategies, including emergency concepts, aligned with corporate standards
• Career support, coordination, and documentation of cross-functional review meetings and workshops
• Support strategic projects such as integration of future models into existing supply chains and preparation of presentations for critical lineside issues
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of supply chains for direct delivery suppliers
• Conduct logistical and financial impact analyses for product or process changes
• Support process mapping, evaluation, and redesign, identifying non-value-adding activities
• Support the identification and implementation of digital solutions (e.g., dashboards, automation, reporting tools) to improve transparency and decision-making
• Help drive digitalization initiatives, including data analysis, visualization (e.g., Power BI), and process standardization
• Initially provide observational and analytical support, with increasing ownership in identifying innovative logistics solutions and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Enrolled student status at an accredited college or university
• Ability to work full-time-on-site (40 hours/week)
• Must attach a copy of transcript
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term
• Previous internship experience within BMW Group
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Basic knowledge of data modeling is preferred
• Strong interest in process improvement, data-driven analysis, and digital transformation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt in a complex and fast-changing environment
• High degree of initiative and ownership
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape future-ready supply chain processes
• Deep insight into end-to-end supply chain planning in a complex production environment
• Practical experience in process optimization and digital transformation initiatives
• Exposure to modern planning methodologies and tools

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)