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DESCRIPTION

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

Improve Data Accuracy and Integrity

By auditing master data and documentation, you’ll help ensure the reliability of supply chain systems, which is critical for smooth operations across global sites.

Optimize Inventory Management

Your work on economic order quantity and safety stock analysis will directly support cost-effective inventory decisions and reduce excess or shortages.

Enhance Forecasting Capabilities

Creating dashboards and reports on customer forecast accuracy will help the team make better demand planning decisions and improve service levels.

Build Scalable Data Tools

Developing databases in Microsoft Access and Excel will provide the team with efficient tools for managing and analyzing supply chain data.

Enable Global Collaboration

Gathering data from sites across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia will support global alignment and visibility in supply chain operations.

Support Strategic Decision-Making

Designing queries and performing analytics will uncover trends and insights that inform planning, procurement, and logistics strategies.

Drive Process Improvement

Creating training documentation and contributing to process audits will help standardize best practices and improve team efficiency.

Deliver a High-Impact Project

Your semester-long project will allow you to take ownership of a meaningful initiative, applying your academic knowledge to solve a real-world supply chain challenge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Advanced proficiency in **Excel and Access** is essential for building databases, running queries, and analyzing supply chain data efficiently.

Foundational Knowledge in Supply Chain Concepts

Understanding key principles like **economic order quantity, safety stock, and forecast accuracy** will help you contribute meaningfully to project work.

Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail

You'll need to interpret complex data sets, audit master data, and spot trends or inconsistencies that impact supply chain performance.

Effective Communication Skills

Collaborating with global teams and creating training documentation requires clear written and verbal communication across cultures and time zones.

Project Ownership & Initiative

Your semester-long project will be a chance to take initiative, apply classroom learning, and deliver a solution that adds value to the team.

Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment

Balancing multiple priorities while learning on the job means staying organized, flexible, and open to feedback.

Teamwork & Independence

You’ll need to work well both independently and collaboratively with planners, analysts, and international site contacts.

Curiosity & Willingness to Learn

Success will come from asking questions, seeking to understand the “why” behind processes, and continuously improving your skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Competencies

+ Must be a full-time college student

+ Ideal candidate working toward an undergraduate degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Operations Management or Business Administration

+ Co-op experience must be part of the student curriculum

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools preferred

+ Ability to learn on the job in a dynamic environment while balancing multiple priorities

+ Ability to work independently and within teams as needed

Additional Requirements

+ Completion of Intro to Information Systems or equivalent class (e.g. IS2080)

+ Available Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30

+ Ability to be on-site full-time

+ Transportation available to and from the office

**Projected dates:** January 12-April 30, 2026

**Job** Supply Chain Planning

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Student - School To Work

**Min Salary** $17.6

**Max Salary** $25.3

**Application End Date** 09-JAN-2026

**ReqID** 2420872

**Relocation Package** No

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