Global Logistics & Supply Chain Placement Student

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, United Kingdom, is offering a Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student role for Summer 2027 start.

You will support day-to-day transportation and logistics operations, coordinate shipments across road, air, ocean, and courier, and work with stakeholders to improve service and cost efficiency. The program focuses on gaining hands-on experience in global supply chain management, with exposure to planning, purchasing, manufacturing and shipping teams, while developing

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Economics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in transportation, logistics, and global supply chain operations; excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment along with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; great communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Access, or similar analytical tools would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day transportation and logistics operations for inbound and outbound shipments; assist with the planning, booking, tracking, and monitoring of road, air, ocean, and courier shipments.
• Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve transportation issues and support service delivery; monitor shipment progress and proactively communicate risks, delays, and recovery actions.
• Support the preparation and validation of shipping documentation, customs documentation, commercial invoices, and transportation paperwork; assist with transportation planning during peak demand periods, plant shutdowns, and operational constraints.
• Support freight cost control by identifying consolidation opportunities and alternative transportation solutions; participate in carrier performance reviews and support the measurement of service, cost, and compliance metrics.
• Investigate shipment exceptions, delays, and service failures and support implementation of corrective actions; support continuous improvement projects focused on transportation efficiency, lead time reduction, service improvement, and cost savings.
• Develop KPI reporting and logistics dashboards to improve operational visibility and decision-making; work collaboratively with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Shipping, Warehousing, and Trade Compliance teams to support uninterrupted supply chain operations.

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Darlington, United Kingdom, is offering a Supply Chain Logistics Placement Student role for Summer 2027 start.

You will support day-to-day transportation and logistics operations, coordinate shipments across road, air, ocean, and courier, and work with stakeholders to improve service and cost efficiency. The program focuses on gaining hands-on experience in global supply chain management, with exposure to planning, purchasing, manufacturing and shipping teams, while developing