Placement Student - Inventory Control

Cummins

Huddersfield +1 more

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a supply chain or logistics background working in inventory control and production scheduling, with a focus on onsite collaboration and cross-functional process improvement.

Best fit for

Students pursuing degrees with production and inventory control modules, aiming to gain hands-on experience in supply chain planning.
— “Working towards a degree in an appropriate discipline (Business Studies, Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics) which includes modules in production / manufacturing systems, supply chain, Inventory controls”
Candidates who demonstrate initiative in problem-solving and are comfortable with data manipulation and interpretation for decision-making.
— “Manipulating and using data to establish the basis for actions. Sourcing information, interpreting, developing, and implementing solutions to achieve results on time.”
Individuals with strong organizational skills and the ability to represent a company both internally and externally effectively.
— “Assisting the department to achieve its business goals and, representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies and the department internally and externally to Customers and Suppliers.”

Things to consider

The role requires partial onsite presence, which may involve relocation or regular travel to Huddersfield.
— “The requirements are to be onsite for part of the week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.”
Candidates must be available for the placement year starting in the Summer of 2027.
— “This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with cross-functional projects and inventory management tools in your resume and interview responses.
— “Working with cross-functional teams to develop and improve foundational planning & control.”
Emphasize your ability to interpret and implement data-driven solutions for inventory tracking and production planning.
— “Manipulating and using data to establish the basis for actions.”
Showcase prior collaboration with warehousing or operations teams in your application materials.
— “Working with Materials, Demand Management, Account Management, Warehousing and Operations.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

ensure efficient management of production plans & inventory control processes
assist in improving internal processes for inventory management
resolve problems identified by internal team members
develop and improve foundational planning & control
manipulate and use data to establish the basis for actions

Typical background

working towards a degree in an appropriate discipline (Business Studies, Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics)excellent communication, organisational and time management skillsgood understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain PlanningInventory ControlMaterials ManagementDemand ManagementAccount ManagementWarehousingOperationsProblem ResolutionCross-functional Team DevelopmentData ManipulationInformation SourcingSolution ImplementationBusiness Goal AchievementInternal And External Representation

Preferred

Technical Mentorship

Stack & domain

Supply Chain PlanningProduction SchedulingMaterialsDemand ManagementAccount ManagementWarehousingOperationsInventory Management3PL Inventory TrackingAssembly Line Production PlansProblem ResolutionCross-functional Team DevelopmentData ManipulationInformation SourcingSolution DevelopmentBusiness Goal AchievementRepresentationPromotionCummins Turbo TechnologiesDepartment RepresentationCustomer And Supplier InteractionCommunicationOrganizationalTime ManagementNumerical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWordPowerpointExcelDesire To LearnWillingness To Take On ResponsibilitySupply ChainInventory Control

About the role

Original posting from Cummins

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supply Chain Planning student to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Production Scheduling business unit in Huddersfield. 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.
The requirements are to be onsite for part of the week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Working with Materials, Demand Management, Account Management, Warehousing and Operations to ensure efficient management of production plans & inventory control processes.Assisting functional team members to improve internal processes for inventory management including 3PL inventory tracking, coordinating and releasing assembly line production plans .Resolving problems identified by internal team members and assisted functions.Working with cross-functional teams to develop and improve foundational planning & control.Manipulating and using data to establish the basis for actions. Sourcing information, interpreting, developing, and implementing solutions to achieve results on time.Assisting the department to achieve its business goals and, representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies and the department internally and externally to Customers and Suppliers.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Working towards a degree in an appropriate discipline (Business Studies, Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics) which includes modules in production / manufacturing systems, supply chain, Inventory controls and an emphasis on numerical skills.Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).A desire to learn with a willingness to take on responsibility.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 24th November 2026 11:59PM
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Source: Cummins careers