Placement Student - Supply Chain Planning

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a 12-month Supply Chain Planning placement in Huddersfield. The role is onsite with some flexibility, designed for students on a placement year starting Summer 2027.

You will work with global teams to publish metrics, track performance, and drive improvement across the supply chain. You will gain exposure to data manipulation, cross-site projects, and stakeholder collaboration while developing practical skills in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint within a major global

Qualifications

• Applicants studying across a broad range of degrees including Business, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Good level of Microsoft skills with Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills to work across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Updating and publication of global scorecards and metrics for the business.
• Ensure metrics are tracked to enable continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Global Project Teams, Material Planning, Demand Management, Account Management and Purchasing to document improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Business, Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Planning student to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Production Scheduling business unit 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 for 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:

• Updating and Publication of Global Scorecards and Metrics on behalf of the business.


• Ensure Metrics are accurately tracked to enable continuous improvement within the organization.


• Working with Global Project Teams, Material Planning, Demand Management, Account Management and Purchasing to trouble shoot and document improvement initiatives.


• Involvement and support in creating, maintaining and potentially leading supply chain projects across multiple sites across the business.


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


• Gather material and chase actions for the Global Supply and Demand Review.

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


• 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

ReqID 2436541

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No