Job Title: Logistics Planning - Placement Year
Posting Start Date: 10/6/26
Job Location (Long):
Goodwood, United Kingdom
Job Description
START WITH WHAT MOVES YOU.
World-leading technologies don’t make it into a BMW until they’ve undergone one of the most challenging journeys imaginable. It takes dynamic teams with outstanding technical skills to take them from the drawing board to the road. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.
As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities, and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12-month placement.
The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.
Logistics Planning, Material Flow and Layouts Internship - 12 Month Placement (July 2027)
Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.
What awaits you?
Role
You will be working with the logistics planning team and its process partners on various projects to support the Team with their role to develop supply chain, material flow planning, logistics structure and packaging for New Product Integration (NPI), series launch, running changes, bespoke & smart logistics integration, including:
- Emphasis on leading projects.
- Using CAD to 3D design layout and structures.
- Entrepreneurial mind-set: how to improve processes in both quality and efficiency, creating business cases for investments and implementing the project.
- Working with our logistics operational and assembly teams to seamlessly launch new models into our production.
- Building experience in presenting ideas in team and management meetings, being able to persuade others as well as developing on feedback.
- Managing external contractors as part of project implementation.
- Support future logistics strategic development.
- Scanning the environment to identify opportunities.
- Managing daily tasks, adhoc support and ongoing projects with transparent communication to team and stake holders.
What should you bring along?
- Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Data Science or a related discipline.
- Strongly self-motivated, high analytical and problem-solving skill.
- High level of creative thinking.
- Excellent communications and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others.
- Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
- General Business MS-Office Skills (Knowledge of Power BI, are advantageous).
- Good knowledge of logistics or manufacturing processes are advantageous.
- 3D modelling and CAD skills are advantageous.
What can you look forward to?
- Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
- Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 38 hours a week.
- Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, 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 a virtual assessment centre and an in person 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 18th October 2026
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