Integrated Supply Chain Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, offers a full-time student internship in Supply Chain Planning. The role involves planning and coordinating daily supply chain operations, working with stakeholders to meet internal and external expectations, and contributing to system improvements and procurement activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and can commit to 4–12 months at 40 hours per week. Eligibility requires full-time enrollment in a U.S.

Qualifications

• Supply chain knowledge and analytical thinking are essential.
• Attention to detail and effective communication are required.
• Strong relationship management and accountability are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and logistics across materials, production, inventory, and order fulfillment.
• Support purchasing system training and e-sourcing processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Relationship Management

Accountability

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's

Master's

Job description

Manufacturing

• Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.
• Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
• Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements.
• Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production.
• Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.
• Define manufacturing standard working methods.

Planning and Logistics

• To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment.
• Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.
• Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain
• Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.
• Use common processes tools, and information systems.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short-term, tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain
• Participate in functional process improvement teams

Purchasing / Supplier Management

• Provides support for purchasing system strategy.
• Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems.
• Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training.
• Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy.
• Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers.
• Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes.
• Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization.
• Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs.
• Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing.
• Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues.
• Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems.

Quality

• Applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation operations of the organization.
• Responsible for applicable systems related to plant customer issues such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, nonconforming material reports, etc.
• Leads containment activities.
• Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce the potential for defects and ensures continual improvement in process and product design.
• Ensures products and process development meet quality standards.
• Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, leads or participates in Six Sigma projects.
• Participates in change management activities by verifying products and processes, developing key measures, and analyzing data for decision support.
• Conducts audits of processes and quality systems.
• Works with purchasing to improve the quality of purchased parts.
• Serve as a quality technical resource to other functional areas.

Facilities

• Monitors the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc.
• Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc.
• Documents repairs and maintenance completed.
• Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements

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

• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking and Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Relationship Management
• Ensures accountability
• Customer Focus

Degree Programs Considered:

Bachelor’s, Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered:

All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET), All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors, Economics, Informatics, Statistics, Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental majors considered.

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical):

• Bachelor's- $3,500 - $4,400
• Master's - $5,600

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical):

• Bachelor's - $3,900 - $4,800
• Master's - $6,000

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Internship program criteria:

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred
• Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
• Willingness to learn from others on the job
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Summer Intern: Students must be enrolled full‑time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

ReqID 2437737

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.