Logistics Innovation and Continuous Improvement Co-op (Summer 2025)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

As the Logistics Innovation and Continuous Improvement Co-op you will work with us to:

• Improve Logistics INNOVATION with Business Case Realization (Cost / Benefit Ratio / Justification).
• IMPACT Digitalization of Logistics with AI, BI and Data Analytics (IT configurable).  Implementation of 5-Year innovation plan including AR / VR, and Best Practice Training.
• Strategize Strategic Development of the Workforce for the Future with supporting technology.
•  Increase the APP Landscape and Usage in Logistics to improve Quality and Efficiency.
• Improve Work Organization (Measurables) and Key Process Indicator Transparency.
• Implementation of Power BI, DataRobot, Celonis, other Data Analytical Tools.
• Huge focus on Problem Solving in a dynamic environment including Data Modelling. 
• Manage projects and implementation with IT and Production with a focus on AGILE
• Working Methods. Value Stream Process, Process Mapping, Waste Reduction, and usage of JIRA / Confluence.
• Improve Best Practice Sharing (VPS Communication, Newsletters, and Training).
• Improve Processes daily for Associates, Process Leaders, Key Users & Section Leaders.
• Ensure Target Achievement (current and future) with Strategic Planning / Technology.

The qualified intern/Co-Op should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Find and implement solutions for more effective processes in Greer Packing Plant Logisitics.
• Work with Greer Packing Plants in all Warehouse Functions (Goods Receiving, Packing, Goods Issue, Quality, Yard, & others).
• Improve Daily Operations including Processes, Training, Tools, and Digitalization.
• Implement solutions with IT incl. SAP, Android Devices, Autonomous Devices, and AR / VR.
• Lead Electronic Board and Data Transparency, Usage of Statistics, and Problem Solving.

Projects include:

• Work with Teams to determine Process Improvements.
• INNOVATION with Road Shows, BMW IT Academy, and Strategic H.R. Partnerships.
• Improvement of specific processes working with IT to develop SAP Programming.
• Implement storage solutions with electronic devices (Geofencing investigation).
• Strategic Application of RFID and Readers.
• Microsoft Power BI and Power APP’s.
• Top 5 Enabler Projects, APP Approval Board, and Complaint Compliance Board.
• Evaluate non-SAP IT Solutions potentials.