Placement Student- Supply Chain Logistics

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. 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 and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Development of Supply Chain analytics to make operation performance and trends visible.

• Analysis and interpretation of KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans.

• The use of existing business systems to provide analytics and reporting that are capable and repeatable.

• Financial reporting and tracking of spend and project savings.

• Measurement of carrier performance using KPIs and assessment scorecards.

• Operational shipment management through pricing and booking process.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Studying towards a Business/Economics/Finance/Supply Chain/Humanities degree.

• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint (Access, Visio, and Power BI beneficial but not essential).

• Ability to understand data, problem solve and think innovatively.

• Team player and ability to manage workload effectively; clear communication skills.

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

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.