Placement Student - Demand Analyst

Cummins Inc; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield, UK, is seeking a Demand Analyst for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027. The role is on-site with occasional flexibility and requires being onsite three days a week, with relocation/travel as needed.

You will learn how a major global organization operates, supporting demand planning, reporting, and data management. Candidates should be studying Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Marketing and have Excel/Power BI interest.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Marketing, ideally focused on Finance or Data Analysis.
• Interest in data analysis, reporting, forecasting and demand planning with strong attention to data accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Power BI, with interest in BI and data visualization.
• Strong problem-solving and data validation skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support forecast accuracy KPI and demand planning reports.
• Assist with monthly demand planning and consensus meetings by preparing reports and materials.
• Maintain forecast data in planning systems and enter updates.
• Publish weekly and monthly reports on forecast changes.
• Update customer, market and product information in planning systems.
• Assist with data validation, reconciliation and analysis to support decisions.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting, planning processes and data management.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support to the demand planning team.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Finance / Supply Chain / Business / Economics / Marketing degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.

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, 12 th November 2026, 11:59 PM

Job Marketing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2438967

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No