Physical Logistics Data & Digitalisation - Placement Year

Physical Logistics Data & Digitalisation - Placement Year

MINI Plant Oxford – Physical Logistics Digitalisation Internship - 13-Month Placement - (July 2026)

The Physical Logistics team are responsible for all product movement and storage processes on site. Working with our Logistics Service Partners, we ensure stock is transported safely and stored in the provided locations before being supplied onwards to the Assembly teams. The team use a number of IT systems to control parts, providing transparency on each movement, condition and location. It’s the teams’ responsibility to develop, control and continuously improve processes. Additionally, the Logistics function manages these same Logistics Service Providers, analysing and providing cost forecasts and verification.

What awaits you?

• Gain in-depth understanding of logistics in an automotive environment.
• Lead and take part of multiple small- & large-scale projects with other logistics functions, our service provider, & colleagues from other BMW Group Plants.
• Supplier communication & develop negotiation skills, with active participation in Logistics Service Provider circles.
• Understand and develop cost analysis of service providers, developing and utilising systems and reporting to identify anomalies and improvements.
• Liaise between IT and Logistics to visualise and test potential systems and analytical software.
• Optimise warehouse operations and logistical processes using data.
• Analysing raw data using various software packages.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Supply Chain, Business Intelligence or Engineering degree (projected 2:2 or above).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools.
• A keen interest in working in the automotive industry & logistics.
• Coding experience would be useful but is not mandatory.
• Good interpersonal, presentation

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:

• 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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