Logistics Placement: Global Supply Chain Ops (Darlington)

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK, invites applications for a Placement Student – Supply Chain Logistics. You will join a team handling inbound and outbound shipments, liaising with carriers and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate shipping documentation.

The role supports ongoing transportation planning, cost control, and continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in SCM or related fields and have strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Economics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in transportation, logistics and global supply chain operations; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day transportation and logistics operations for inbound and outbound shipments; assist with planning, booking, tracking, and monitoring road, air, ocean, and courier shipments.
• Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve transportation issues and support service delivery; monitor shipment progress and communicate risks, delays and recovery actions.
• Support the preparation and validation of shipping documentation, customs documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation paperwork; assist with planning during peak demand periods and operational constraints.
• Support freight cost control by identifying consolidation opportunities and alternative transportation solutions; participate in carrier performance reviews and support measurement of service, cost and compliance metrics.
• Investigate shipment exceptions, delays and service failures and support corrective actions; support continuous improvement projects focused on transportation efficiency, lead time reduction, service improvement and cost savings.
• Develop KPI reporting and logistics dashboards to improve operational visibility and decision-making; collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Shipping, Warehousing, and Trade Compliance teams to support uninterrupted supply chain operations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics (pursuing)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Access

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, UK, invites applications for a Placement Student – Supply Chain Logistics. You will join a team handling inbound and outbound shipments, liaising with carriers and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and accurate shipping documentation.

The role supports ongoing transportation planning, cost control, and continuous improvement projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in SCM or related fields and have strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical skills.