Placement Student - Planning & Logistics

Cummins Inc; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Planning and Logistics student for the Huddersfield site to learn how a global organization operates within the Components Business Segment.

The placement starts Summer 2027 and is on-site with weekly flexibility, requiring relocation or travel to Huddersfield. Responsibilities include collaborating with global project teams on forecast and planning, data collection, system maintenance and freight activities, with a focus on delivering results by deadlines.

Qualifications

• Broad range of degrees including Business, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; Power BI advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on forecast and planning for new product parts.
• Assist planning and logistics with data collection and system improvements.
• Support materials with freight data and premium freight activities.
• Analyze data to establish the basis for actions.
• Source and interpret information to design timely solutions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Business

Supply Chain & Logistics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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