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Placement Student - UK Logistics Centre Operations

Analytics, Business, Supply Chain & Logistics.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Operations Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS segment in Daventry, UK. 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.

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The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities within the facility and rolling out improvement projects.
  • Using Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to measure processes and quantify improvements.
  • Ergonomics projects to improve manual handling processes with the use of lifting equipment.
  • Coordinating cross-functional UK Logistics Centre projects with strategic importance to business transitions or processes.
  • Review and improve current picking & packing processes for production & aftermarket customers.
  • Participate in requirements gathering sessions, data analysis and presenting findings to the leadership team. Share best practices with other sites in the Cummins network.

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

  • We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Business/Supply Chain/Logistics/Planning/Statistics degree.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Solution orientated with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel would be beneficial.  

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

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  • Deadline
    November 13th, 2026
  • Starting
    Summer 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Location
    Daventry (Northamptonshire) (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Business
  • Economics
  • FinTech/Finance
  • Maths
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
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