Placement Student - Planning & Logistics

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield invites applications for a 12-month Planning and Logistics placement within the Components Business Segment. The role offers hands-on exposure to global project teams, materials management, and order forecasting while developing essential data skills.

The successful candidate will be studying a related degree, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI is a plus. You will relocate or travel as needed and work on-site with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in a relevant degree program with placement year eligibility.
• Proficient Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI advantageous.
• Excellent communication and time management across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with worldwide project teams on new product parts forecast and planning.
• Assist Planning & Logistics with data collection, system maintenance and improvements.
• Assist Materials with Freight Data and Premium Freight activities.
• Analyze data to inform actions and decisions within deadlines.
• Source information and develop solutions to achieve results.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Time management

Education

Business/Supply Chain/Logistics degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Planning and Logistics student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Components Business Segment in Huddersfield. 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 of 2027.

The requirements are to be onsite part of the week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

Key responsibilities

• Working with worldwide project teams, Plant Materials, Order Management, Account Management and Purchasing on new products parts forecast & planning.


• Assist Planning & Logistics with Packaging data collections, system maintenance & improvement projects.


• Assisting Materials with Freight Data and Premium Freight Activities.


• Manipulating and using data to establish the basis for actions.


• Sourcing information, interpreting, developing and implementing solutions to achieve results by set deadlines.

Requirements

• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying across a broad range of degrees which could include Business, Supply Chain and Logistics.


• A good level of Microsoft skills including Excel and PowerPoint are required, Power BI would also be advantageous although is not essential.


• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills in order to work with colleagues from different time zones and cultural backgrounds.


• Willingness to learn and solve problems.

Job details

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 12th November 2026 11:59PM

Job: Supply Chain Planning

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: On-site with Flexibility

Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

Relocation Package: No

100% On-Site: No