Placement Student- Supply Chain Logistics

Cummins Inc; Welton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student for our Daventry team. The role runs from Summer 2027 and is ideal for candidates pursuing a placement year. You will develop analytics, interpret KPIs, and use business systems to deliver repeatable reporting and insights.

The placement emphasizes data-driven problem solving, collaboration, and the ability to manage workload with clear communication. Excel and PowerPoint are essential, with Power BI beneficial.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a relevant degree (e.g. Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Strong IT skills with Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain analytics to visualize operation performance and trends.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and action plans.
• Use existing business systems to provide repeatable analytics and reporting.
• Track spend and project savings for financial reporting.
• Measure carrier performance using KPIs and scorecards.
• Manage workload with clear communication and teamwork.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Business/Economics/Finance/Supply Chain/Humanities degree (in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Access

Visio

Job description

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.
  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.