Placement Student- Supply Chain Logistics

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

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Supply Chain Logistics, Darlington

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Darlington, 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 of 2027.

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

• Support day-to-day transportation and logistics operations for inbound and outbound shipments; assist with the planning, booking, tracking, and monitoring of 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 proactively communicate risks, delays, and recovery actions.
• Support the preparation and validation of shipping documentation, customs documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation paperwork; assist with transportation planning during peak demand periods, plant shutdowns, and operational constraints.
• Support freight cost control by identifying consolidation opportunities and alternative transportation solutions; participate in carrier performance reviews and support the measurement of service, cost, and compliance metrics.
• Investigate shipment exceptions, delays, and service failures and support implementation of 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; work collaboratively with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Shipping, Warehousing, and Trade Compliance teams to support uninterrupted supply chain operations.

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

• Studying towards a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Economics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in transportation, logistics, and global supply chain operations; excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment along with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; great communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Access, or similar analytical tools would be beneficial but is not essential.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2437829

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No