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.
This placement offers the opportunity to be part of the Material Flow Planning team in Oxford in inside the plant logistics planning team.
The position is inside the Logistics Resources function, and will also involve support for the Lineside planning, Structure planning and Innovation areas, including support on the shop floor for the handover of tasks for facelifts and new derivative production.
This is a great opportunity to work in a busy office including supply chain, container planning as well as Material Flow. A chance to learn first-hand the whole range of the BMW Group logistics processes and contribute to the measurement and improvement of the business.
What awaits you?
• Understanding the Logistics service provider contracts costs and structures. Learning fundamental logistics processes in warehouse management including sequencing and handling of pallets. Interface with operational logistics contract management to share information on current and future costs levels, resulting from product changes and special requests.
• Using this framework to support evaluations of new engineering changes and product changes in line with market place requirements and vehicle legislation.
• Compilation and reporting of logistics key figures regarding the plant status on logistics processes, areas, distances manpower and hours per car. Interface with BMW Group central staffs to understand group benchmarking and reporting structure.
• Co-ordinating and improving the office visual management systems, and chairing team meetings.
• Forecasting and reporting of logistics service provider special requests arising from new logistics processes and warehouse layouts.
• Supporting and steering logistics relevant IT developments when required.
• Support with off-site warehouse planning will be required at periods when parts are moved round to resolve peak space demand on site.
• Studying a Business or Engineering degree, with a focus on Logistics, on target to achieve a 2:1 or above.
• Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to summarise topics and present clearly.
• Fluent English verbal and written skills are needed, ability in German language would be a strong advantage.
• Flexibility to work on various topics, and support operational implementations when required.
• Some prior knowledge of logistics processes and industry experience would be advantageous; more important is the ability to learn quickly, and to bring original ideas on process improvement opportunities to the team and into the business.
Why choose us?
• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £18,500, 26 days holiday and a pension scheme (pro rata to your contract) as well as a subsided on-site gym and restaurant.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday. Weekly social events also help you to develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - The opportunity to have access to drive new vehicles at weekends through our test car scheme. Throughout your internship you will be supported by our experts and many fellow interns.
Did you know?
MINI Plant Oxford is the heart of the MINI Manufacturing network and a state of the art automotive production technology centre. We’re proud of our achievements, some of which include:
• Building over 1000 cars per day, including the MINI Electric.
• Over 11,500 solar panels spread across an area of 20,000 square meters to supply the facility with renewable energy.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support of our house charity, with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
What do you need to do now?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below. Applications close on 15th March 2020, however we operate rolling recruitment, so applying early is advised.
The next stages of the recruiting process, could include; online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.
Any further questions? Email us at hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk
Please note:
• To be eligible, you must be returning to your studies after completion of the internship 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.
• We do not accept email applications, please apply directly through our portal.
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