Logistics & Supply Chain Placement — Summer 2027

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our Logistics team in Darlington, UK, gaining exposure to how a major global organization operates and developing industry expertise during the placement.

The role starts Summer 2027 for eligible students; you will support transportation planning, shipment monitoring, KPI reporting, and work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Shipping, Warehousing and Trade Compliance to sustain uninterrupted

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant degree (SCM, Logistics, Business, Economics, Operations Management, Engineering).
• Strong interest in transportation, logistics and global supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI/Power Query/Access is a plus.

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 issues and support service delivery; monitor shipment progress and communicate risks and delays.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Power Query

Education

Degree in related discipline (Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/Economics/Engineering)

Tools

Access

Job description

Cummins is seeking a Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our Logistics team in Darlington, UK, gaining exposure to how a major global organization operates and developing industry expertise during the placement.

The role starts Summer 2027 for eligible students; you will support transportation planning, shipment monitoring, KPI reporting, and work closely with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Shipping, Warehousing and Trade Compliance to sustain uninterrupted