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Register Your Interest - Material Planning Placement - BMW Mini

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Job Details

Deadline: Ongoing
Start Date: Summer 2025
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Purchasing and Supply, Procurement
Location: South East
City: Oxford

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Material Planning Placement - BMW Mini

What You'll be doing

The role will be working within the Material Planning department with the opportunity to obtain full process knowledge customer order and parts supply.

  • Supplier communication & develop negotiation skills.
  • Develop KPI’s to support the progression of the subjects assigned.
  • 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. Along side this we are also responsible for the supply of consumable & maintenance items across the plant.
  • Build an understanding of all logistics departments at plant Oxford.
  • Understand vehicle flow and customer order process.
  • Gain understanding and business experience.
  • Work in and with established teams to achieve business and personal goals.

Qualification:

  • A levels or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program to receive credit
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed and able to work without supervision
  • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and idea

Why choose us?

  • Great Pay - A competitive annual salary
  • 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 access to our Advantages scheme, giving you access to a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym, and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

What are we responsible for?

  • Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
  • Working sustainably and ethically.
  • Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
  • Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
  • Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations, and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.

About BMW Group

No need to predict the future. You can create it. 

At the BMW Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can learn from others and teach others. Here, our industry-leading experts will treat you as part of the team from day one and give you every opportunity to really show what you can do.

We look for passionate people, from all backgrounds, who will benefit from exploring every opportunity we have to offer; all while showing curiosity and ambition.

We also believe in giving people the skills and experience they need to thrive. That’s why we welcome around 200 individuals on six or 12-month placements each year, within a wide range of business areas.

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