Placement Student- Packaging and Logistics Data Analyst
Cummins Turbo Technologies
DESCRIPTION
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Packaging and Logistics Data Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS business Segment in UK, Daventry. During your placement, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become a key contributor in the industry and power your potential!
Returnable Packaging is a key initiative in delivering Cummins Planet 2050 Goals, focusing on Packaging Waste Reduction, for a Sustainable future, therefore there’s a strong focus on material flows, via inbound, internal and outbound networks.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 20th July, 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Digitalization of the Returnable Packaging Network, supporting RFID Equipment Tagging and System Implementation.
Data proficiency ability to understand mass data and data story telling. Working with multiple functions to mature analytics across our function.
Data Quality Improvement: Work with the data quality team to address gaps and improve the data collection process.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with external stakeholders to understand their packaging data needs and provide relevant insights.
Collecting Supplier and Part Number data to support Current Returnable Packaging improvements and new Supplier Conversions.
Intra Cummins.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
New Product and Sourcing activities, i.e. collecting the data to add new suppliers into our Returnable Packaging Standards.
Supporting Trials.
Data Monitoring and Cleaning: Monitor, audit, and clean data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Coordinate new Operating Procedures for documentation and training, building the documents for Standard Work.
Create analytical reports to harmonise Processes.
U.pdating Packaging Records and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Working towards a degree / MSC in Business/Data Science/Supply Chain/Statistics/Business Analytics or related areas.
Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel, Excel Macros, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and Python.
Demonstrating transferable skills self-starting.
Previous experience in Supply Chain Functions.
Ability to understand and challenge data, to develop data lead decisions to improve Supply Chain Operations.
Positive attitude, strong personal motivation; being proactive in a dynamic working environment.
CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 6th January 2026 11:59pm)
100% On-Site No
As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.