Material Flow / Lineside Planning Intern (Fall 2026)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

Material Flow and Lineside Planning Team member responsible for supporting logistics planning initiatives across the plant.  Team member will support series changes and new vehicle launches across both assembly halls, bodyshop and/or with integrating new logistics innovation projects. There are multiple positions with logistics planning that will focus on different areas of the plant.

The qualified intern/Co-op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions: 

•      Supporting implementation of autonomous logistics vehicles in the plant.
•      Running of weekly/monthly reporting documents.
•      Lineside Transition Organization and Support for series packages.
•      Logistics parts list checks and maintenance.
•      Head count planning for logistics processes for new vehicle launches.
•      Planning of floor space for part storage (high bay racking, block storage, supermarkets).
•      Planning material flow deliveries for future derivatives.
•      Maintaining BMW layouts using layout software.

•      Project Management and Time Management.
•      Training on AGV Upper Level System (ATS).
•      Organizational Skills.
•      Knowledge fo BMW launch process.
•      Communication & facilitation skills.
•      Planning of a Project through Completion.
•      Modifying existing manual processes and structures to work with autonomous vehicles.

Qualifications:

•  Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
•  Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
•  Detail-oriented
•   Programming knowledge preferred.
•  Self-Starter
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have enrolled student 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 on-site (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 August 10th – December 11th, 2026.

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.