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Cummins Inc.


Student Cooperative 12 Month Placement – Supply Chain Planning

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Recruitment began on April 28, 2025
and the job listing Expires on October 28, 2025
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DESCRIPTION

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

Manufacturing

Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.

Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.

Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements.

Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production.

Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

Define manufacturing standard working methods.

Planning and Logistics

To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as supply, ,demand, warehousing manufacturing and operations.

Ensures internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met or exceeded.

Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain

Monitor, analyze, and adjust parameters in the planning system.

Review current operational (production and logistics) processes with quantitative (Key Performance Indicators) and qualitative (workflow designs and input from teams) data and optimize by identifying and implementing solutions including standards and global operations excellence with a safety and quality mindset.

Use common and standardized processes, tools, and information systems.

Execute the daily operational planning or logistics process within a specified functional area.

Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks Work closely with stakeholders – internal and/or external to develop short-term, tactical improvements.

Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain

Participate in functional process improvement teams

Purchasing / Supplier Management

Provides support for purchasing system strategy.

Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement.

Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems.

Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training.

Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy. Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers.

Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes.

Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization.

Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs.

Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing.

Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues.

Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems.

Quality

Applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation operations of the organization.

Responsible for applicable systems related to plant customer issues such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, nonconforming material reports, etc.

Leads containment activities.

Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce the potential for defects and ensures continual improvement in process and product design.

Ensures products and process development meet quality standards.

Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, leads or participates in Six Sigma projects.

Participates in change management activities by verifying products and processes, developing key measures, and analyzing data for decision support.

Conducts audits of processes and quality systems.

Works with purchasing to improve the quality of purchased parts.

Serve as a quality technical resource to other functional areas.

Facilities

Monitors the functioning of building systems including electrical, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), structural, mechanical, fire/life safety, etc.

Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects entailing mechanical, structural, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), electrical, production floor arrangement, etc.

Documents repairs and maintenance completed.

Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Thinking and Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)

Relationship Management

Ensures accountability

Customer Focus

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET), Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental Majors considered, All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors, Economics, Informatics, and Statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS

2025 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical):

Bachelor’s  - $3,400 – $4,200

Master’s – $5,300

MBA – $6,800 – $9,100

2025 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Leve (Technical):

Bachelor’s  - $3,900 – $4,800

Master’s – $6,000

PhD – $7,300

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Co-Op program criteria:

Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree

Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred

Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-months to 6-months or a maximum of a 12-months commitment – Must be able to complete 40 hours per week

Willingness to learn from others on the job

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

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 right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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.

Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today.

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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.

Cummins and E-Verify

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. 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.

Attention Applicants:

As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.

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