Supply Chain Placement 2027 (Engine Business Unit Customer Services)

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is offering a placement in Darlington within the Supply Chain Planning team for a Business student. The role provides exposure to a major global organization and practical experience across the supply chain function.

This placement is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. You should be onsite part of the week, with travel or relocation possible to the location.

Qualifications

• We are seeking students across a broad range of degrees including Business, Supply Chain and Logistics.
• A good level of Microsoft skills is required, with Excel and PowerPoint essential; Power BI is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are needed to work across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Update and publish Global Scorecards and Metrics for the business unit.
• Ensure metrics are tracked accurately to enable continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Global Project Teams, Material Planning, Demand Management, Account Management and Purchasing to document improvements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Business student to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Supply Chain business unit in Darlington. 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

External Qualifications and Competencies

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 although is not essential
• 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

About the Company

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.