Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement in Logistics Operations in Daventry, UK.
- Gain exposure to continuous improvement, project coordination, and process review.
- Must be studying towards a Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, or Statistics degree.
- Applications close on 12th November 2026.
- Role commences Summer 2027.
About the Role
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.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.
What You'll Do
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.
What You'll Need
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.
