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Placement Student - Marine Project Management & Business Support

Marketing, Business, Project Management.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marine Project Management & Business Support Placement Student to join our team specializing in Sales for our Distribution Business Segment in UK, Wellingborough. 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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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 and power your potential!

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:

  • Customer management and cross-functional collaboration with project supply chain and engineering teams.
  • Forecasting sales in Europe, support and communication with the Sales team.
  • Process Improvement projects including identification and streamlining.
  • Financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and analysis.
  • Project Management support with Supply Chain, supplier, and customer communications.
  • Product Tailoring and Project reporting progress and risk.

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

  • Working towards a degree in Business/Engineering/Project Management/Marketing.
  • Broad exposure to MS tools. Power BI knowledge would be beneficial; second European language would be beneficial.
  • Strong time management, multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated and disciplined, with excellent teamworking, communication, and collaboration skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to sharing ideas.

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
    Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) (Hybrid)
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