MINI Plant Oxford - Logistics Planning and Project Role - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

KNOWING WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHEN AND WHY REQUIRES REAL TALENT. NOT JUST CURIOSITY.

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Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent logistics concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set into motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration. Share you enthusiasm for putting ideas into practice.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final 

BMW Group, Oxford – Logistics Planning and Project Role (July 2025)

We have a number of placements within Logistics Planning including New Vehicle Structure Planning, Supply Chain Planning and Material Planning.

The New Vehicle Structure Planning role offers opportunity to be part of a team responsible for the planning of Logistical Structures and Material Flow in Assembly and Painted Body across both plants Oxford and Swindon. The position is inside the Logistics Planning function, where you will be supporting the Designing and Implementing of new material flow processes and structure concepts on site in plants Oxford and Swindon.

The Supply Chain Planning role offers opportunity to support the team to achieve their aim to develop, optimise, design and realise the supply processes from the supplier to the fit point in the plant. This includes the return of empties (considering logistic areas, handling, transport, system use and part-specifically material flow planning) and ensuring that the total supply chain is consistent, viable, cost-effective and efficient.

The Material Planning role offers opportunity to be working within the Material Planning department to obtain full process knowledge, customer order and parts supply. 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. Alongside this we are also responsible for the supply of consumable and maintenance items across the plant.

What awaits you?

• Autonomous development, agreement and implementation of supply processes.
• Process and data analysis of projects as well as getting hands on to develop and implement new solutions.
• Consideration of strategic topics whilst planning, creating and realising the supply concepts.
• Build an understanding of logistics departments and assist with the development of new approaches to support the efficient manufacture of new vehicles.
• Develop supplier communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards an Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Engineering or Business and on track to achieve a 2.1 standard or higher.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate good knowledge of all standard Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ideally some exposure to SAP.
• Good Analytical skills and flexibility to work on various topics at one time.
• Good English, communication and interpersonal skills are expected with an ability to summarise topics and present clearly.

Why choose us?

·    Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23.650, 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 could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

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.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

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.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 31st January 2025

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com