Transportation Analytics Placement Student (Logistics)

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

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.