Placement Student- Supply Chain Logistics

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, UK is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027. You will develop analytics to reveal operation performance, interpret KPIs, and support reporting across logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment.

The role offers hands-on experience in a global organization, exposure to business systems, and opportunities to learn procurement, pricing, and shipment management in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a related degree (Business/ Economics/ Finance/ Supply Chain/ Humanities).
• Strong IT skills with Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to interpret data, solve problems and communicate clearly.
• Team player with ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop Supply Chain analytics to reveal operation performance and trends.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvements and action plans.
• Use business systems to provide repeatable analytics and reporting.
• Support financial reporting and tracking of spend and project savings.
• Measure carrier performance using KPIs and scorecards.
• Assist in operational shipment management through pricing and bookings.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Business

Economics

Finance

Supply Chain

Humanities

Tools

Access

Visio

Power BI

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Supply Chain Logistics

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Segment in Daventry, 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:

• Development of Supply Chain analytics to make operation performance and trends visible.
• Analysis and interpretation of KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• The use of existing business systems to provide analytics and reporting that are capable and repeatable.
• Financial reporting and tracking of spend and project savings.
• Measurement of carrier performance using KPIs and assessment scorecards.
• Operational shipment management through pricing and booking process.

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

• Studying towards a Business/Economics/Finance/Supply Chain/Humanities degree.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint (Access, Visio, and Power BI beneficial but not essential).
• Ability to understand data, problem solve and think innovatively.
• Team player and ability to manage workload effectively; clear communication skills.

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 2435209

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No