Placement Student - Demand Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Demand Analyst to join our team specializing in Marketing for our UK Demand Team in Huddersfield, UK.During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the preparation and distribution of forecast accuracy KPI and demand planning reports.

• Assist with monthly demand planning and consensus review meetings by preparing reports and presentation materials.

• Maintain forecast data in demand planning systems, including forecast updates and data entry activities.

• Publish weekly and monthly reports to track forecast and demand changes while supporting data accuracy and integrity.

• Update customer, market, and product information within planning systems as needed.

• Assist with data validation, reconciliation, and analysis to support business decision-making.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, planning processes, and data management.

• Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support to the demand planning team.

External Qualifications and Competencies

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Relevant degree studies – Working towards a degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Marketing, ideally with a focus on Finance or Data Analysis.

• Data and analytical skills – An interest in data analysis, reporting, forecasting and demand planning, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Digital skills – Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with an interest in Business Intelligence and data visualisation.

• Problem-solving mindset – Able to analyse information, validate and reconcile data, identify issues and support effective solutions.

• Collaboration and communication – Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

• Proactive approach – Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment, with a willingness to learn and develop.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.