Material Planning - Placement Year at BMW Group

Oxford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

25250.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics, Engineering, Business, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

KNOWING WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHEN AND WHY REQUIRES REAL TALENT. NOT JUST CURIOSITY. SHARE YOUR PASSION. Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent logistics concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set into motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration. Share your enthusiasm for putting ideas into practice. We believe in creating an environment where our placement students really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their areas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your ideas to the table and allowing you 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. Three UK plants have 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 MINI Plant Oxford – Material Planning Intern- 13-Month Placement - (July 2026) The Material Planning role offers opportunity to be working within the Material Planning department to obtain full process knowledge, customer order 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 world-wide. Alongside this we are also responsible for the supply of consumable and maintenance items across the plant. What awaits you? Autonomous development, agreement and implementation of supply processes. Process and data analysis of projects as well as getting hands on to develop and implement new solutions. Consideration of strategic topics whilst planning, creating and realising the supply concepts. Build an understanding of logistics departments and assist with the development of new approaches to support the efficient manufacture of new vehicles. Develop supplier communication and negotiation skills. What should you bring along? Studying towards an Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business and on track to achieve a 2.1 standard or higher. Candidates should be able to demonstrate good knowledge of all standard Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ideally some exposure to SAP. Good Analytical skills and flexibility to work on various topics at one time. Good English, communication and interpersonal skills are expected with an ability to summarise topics and present clearly. What can you look forward to? • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme. • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance. • Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts. What do you need to do now? If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager. 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. To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation. At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd January 2026 Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

Responsibilities

The Material Planning role involves working within the Material Planning department to manage the supply of production-related materials and consumables. Interns will develop supply processes, analyze data, and assist in logistics planning.