Placement Student- UK Logistics Centre Analyst

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Placement Student to join UK Logistics for the Daventry center. You will develop Power BI reporting, analyze data, and support improvement projects to boost efficiency. The placement runs for 12 months, starting Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience in a global logistics environment.

You will work with stakeholders, apply Lean tools, and learn how a major corporation operates while developing digital tools for the team and internal partners.

Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates pursuing an Analysis/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning degree.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI knowledge is essential.
• SQL knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think innovatively to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Power BI reporting capabilities.
• Use Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to enable continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements.
• Support and potentially lead projects that optimize operational efficiency.
• Use data analysis to quantify benefits of improvement proposals.
• Create and maintain digital tools to increase efficiency and operator experience.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Machine Learning

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Analysis/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT - UK Logistics Centre Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in Daventry. 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 Power BI reporting capabilities. Use of Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to enable continuous improvement activity.
• Use Common processes, tools and information systems to enable quantitative analysis and interpretation of data, ensuring integrity of all data within reports.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and using common diagnostic tools to identify and understand areas for improvement and convert to improvement projects.
• Involvement and support in implementing and potentially leading Projects that optimize operational efficiency.
• Using data analysis to identify potential areas for improvements and quantifying the benefits of various improvement proposals (e.g., VSMs)
• Design, creation and maintenance of robust digital tools to be used by the team and internal stakeholders to increase efficiency and improve operator experience.

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

• We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards an Analysis/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning degree.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI knowledge, Machine Learning, SQL would also be beneficial although is not essential.
• Strong analytical skills are required with an ability to think innovatively in order to solve problems.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn new 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 2435867

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No