The Material Control Intern supports Launch Project Leads and Material Planners with projects, reporting, and any additional tasks.

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

• Addressing the areas of uncertainty for material control – forecast errors, yield losses, issues in the timing if demand and the timing of supply (random lead times). 
• Finding alternatives to the current solution which is to carry safety stock. 
• Development of concepts / IT solutions in support of essential daily tasks.
• Creating and maintaining visualization tools, material planning dashboard, etc.
• Optimize the processes for the availability of materials, components, and products for planned production and for customer delivery.
• Define the lowest possible level of inventory.
• Understanding the uncertainty of the MRP in the body shop area, finding improvements and increasing planning efficiencies.
• Support with process mapping of the business and support documentation of standard processes.
• Using resources to support overall planning activities.

Innovation is imagining what’s NEXT when no one else can. Shaping your future starts here, as we believe our Gen>NEXT students are the future leaders of BMW. Our vision is to secure BMW Manufacturing’s excellence by attracting the best of the best. We believe in creating a hands-on environment where you can directly impact the future of mobility. You will be guided and mentored throughout inspiring tasks and projects. As one of our Gen>NEXT students, you will be part of the team from day one and encouraged to add new ideas and value to the business.

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills (experience using Power BI, SQL, Data Lake, etc. is a bonus)  
• Microsoft Excel (experience with VLookup, Macros, etc. preferred)
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Effective communication skills
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major).
• Have full-time status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours / week).
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university.
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term. 
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE (January 3rd until May 6th).

 

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. 

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employees.