Transportation Management International Intern (Spring 2027)

Job Description

Transportation Management International Intern (Spring 2027) | BMW Group

The Tone:
This is an internship at BMW Group, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. BMW Group is renowned for engineering and producing “the ultimate driving machine,” a symbol of precision and quality globally. This role is crucial for maintaining the seamless operation of BMW’s production lines by establishing integrated supply chain solutions. As a Transportation Management International Intern, you will act as a gatekeeper of the supply chain, directly contributing to the continuous supply of parts with the right timing, quantity, and quality.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Spartanburg, SC

• Team: The Transportation Management team focuses on Material Control, Transportation Control, and Delivery Assurance, connecting the network with integrated supply chain solutions.
• Mission: To safeguard BMW production by ensuring the continuous, timely, and quality supply of parts at the right place and quantity.
• Tech Stack: SAP, SQL, Power BI, VBA, RPA/UIPath, Python.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Support the department in various transportation projects, covering operational aspects, contract management, returnable container steering, and detailed reporting for both sea and air freight logistics.
• Error Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve upstream process partner errors that could impact the department’s overall performance and efficiency.
• Data Processing & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive data processing using tools like SAP, SQL, and Power BI, creating and maintaining weekly and daily reports, including data mining and visualization.
• Project Assistance: Assist JIT/JIS (Just-In-Time/Just-In-Sequence) and SCM (Supply Chain Management) Project Leads, contributing to critical supply chain initiatives.
• Advanced Project Contribution: Actively contribute to projects focused on Smart Container Management, KPI Dashboards, Data Analytics, Sustainability (e.g., CO2 emission reduction with E-Trucks), Continuous Improvement, Digitalization of Shipments, and Robotic Process Automation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be pursuing a degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering and be enrolled at a university outside of the United States.
• Experience: Requires completion of a prior BMW internship of at least three months in length, along with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the US grading scale.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, basic SAP knowledge, independent and detail-oriented work, strong organizational skills, effective communication and collaboration, quick comprehension, analytical abilities, time management, and Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Bonus: Potential to gain German language skills, demonstrated cultural awareness, and proven leadership abilities.