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DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Project Assistant - Sales to join our team specializing in Sales for our Distribution Business Segment in Madison, WI.

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

+ Serves as a support resource on projects and work assignments; developing basic knowledge of effective project management and general business understanding.

+ Provides administrative and logistics support for a project team and project manager.

+ Assists with budget planning and tracking, research, and analytical support; provides administrative support for the design and development of project plans and timelines.

+ Assists in identifying, tracking, and working with others to resolve project issues while developing skills to do this independently. Assists with managing project risk; developing how to use quality tools to identify areas of risk.

+ Helps to monitor and communicate project status to project team while developing skills to do this independently.

+ Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

+ Schedule Management - Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.

+ Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.

+ Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.

+ Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

College or equivalent degree preferred.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

This role will be responsible for assisting with invoicing and receiving of whole goods and assist the handling tariff-related processes to ensure compliance and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial documentation, international trade requirements, and cross-functional coordination.

+ 1+ year of experience in invoicing and receiving whole goods

+ Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., BMS, SalesForce, Order Status 1-OM)

+ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

+ Excellent communication and organizational abilities

**Job** Sales

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Office

**Min Salary** $26.53

**Max Salary** $39.81

**Application End Date** 15-JAN-2026

**ReqID** 2420671

**Relocation Package** No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.