We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement student 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.

Physical Logistics Placement

We are looking for a placement student to join our Physical Logistics team for 13 months commencing July 2021. Our function is responsible for providing the right parts at the right time to our manufacturing colleagues, as well as managing the storage of our finished major units in our automatic warehouses. The role will involve supporting the Logistics Operations team in running the department, focusing on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, problem resolution and identifying and implementing process improvements. 

What will you be doing?

• Process and data analysis.

• Preparation and support of daily operational reviews.

• Evaluation of PDCA and associated tools.

• Support Logistics Planning with the utilisation of Value Stream Analysis and design of Logistical Operations processes.

• Training and up-skilling less experienced colleagues on how to make more data-driven decision making.

Qualifications and experience.

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Computer Science, Data Science or other relevant field and on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.

• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools, namely Power BI, Tableau or QlikView.

• A general understanding of the Agile lifecycle.

• A willingness to learn as well as to teach.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £18,500, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsided on-site restaurant.

• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.      

The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement, and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK or European passport holder.  

Closing date for applications:  Monday 30th November 2020

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk