Logistics Planning - Placement Year

Logistics Planning - Placement Year

BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham – Logistics Planning Internship – 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

We have several placements within the logistics department including one Logistics Planning Internship and two Physical Logistic Interns.

We are looking for a student to join our Logistics Planning team for 13 months commencing July 2026. The role will involve supporting the Logistics Planning team in developing new projects, identifying and implementing process improvements and integration complex engine systems. Our department shapes the future of Plant Hams Hall and ensures its sustainability for the next 100 years. Communication is one of our key enablers and we collaborate with our strong community across the BMW network. We are always looking for innovative people who can think differently.

What awaits you?

• Process and data analysis.
• Finding innovative solutions within the network.
• Planning and implementing engineering projects.
• Optimising existing processes to make us even more competitive.
• Evaluating industry 4.0 solutions for Hams Hall.
• The utilisation of Value Stream Analysis and Design.
• Evaluation of PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act System) and associated tools.
• Running FMEA and Risk Analysis.
• Support Logistics Planning with the design and implementation of Logistical Operations processes.
• Working on projects surrounding the improvement of communications and health and safety procedures within the Physical Logistics warehouses.

We are looking for a placement student to join our Physical Logistics team for 13 months commencing July 2026. Our function is responsible for providing the right parts at the right time to our manufacturing colleagues, as well as managing the storage of our finished major units in our automatic warehouses. The role will involve supporting the Logistics Operations team in running the department, focusing on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, problem resolution and identifying and implementing process improvements.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or other relevant field and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools, namely Power BI, Tableau or QlikView.
• Ability to cooperate and work well within a team.
• A willingness to learn as well as to teach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £26,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 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: Sunday 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

How to apply

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