Placement Student- Transportation Analyst

Cummins; Stone Cross; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Sandwich, UK is seeking a Placement Student – Transportation Analyst to join our Logistics team for a 12-month placement.

You will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining hands-on experience in data-driven supply chain analytics during Summer 2027 and beyond. In this role you will support KPI reporting, collaborate with stakeholders, and help develop analytics to improve operational performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in supply chain, logistics, or data/statistics.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• Able to interpret data and propose actionable improvements.
• Good teamwork and workload management.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting of supply chain KPIs and data integrity.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to analyze KPIs and identify improvements.
• Monitor carrier performance using KPI scorecards.
• Develop supply chain analytics to reveal trends.
• Utilize existing systems for repeatable analytics and reporting.
• Track spend and project savings and model scenarios.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Data/Statistics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Transportation Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Transportation Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in UK, Sandwich. 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:

• Involvement and support in all Major Global and Cross Business Unit projects, ensuring data integrity of all reports, understanding and developing reporting capabilities for supply chain KPIs.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to analyse and interpret KPIs in order to identify areas for improvement and action plans, measuring carrier performance through the use of KPIs and assessment scorecards.
• Development of Supply Chain Analytics to make operational performance and trends visible.
• Utilizing existing business systems to provide analytics and reporting that are capable and repeatable.
• Financial reporting and tracking of spend and project savings.
• Development of supply chain models for scenario analysis.

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

• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Supply Chain, Logistics or Data/Statistics related area.
• Strong skills with Microsoft applications such as Excel and PowerPoint are required, knowledge of Power BI would also be advantageous although not essential.
• Ability to interpret data, innovating to solve problems.
• Good team player and able to manage workload effectively.

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