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Cummins

Supply Chain Review

at Cummins

Placement (10 Months+)

Purchasing and Supply, Business Operations

Darlington

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I am part of the team that manage the performance analytics of our supply chain, this includes upkeep of our data model, building reports with PowerBI and case-by-case analysis.
Additionally I have involvement in operational efficiency projects across the supply chain, from supplier to customer and everything in between.
Often there are a lot of internal meetings with stakeholders, customers, worldwide teams. Occasionally there have been domestic trips to other sites.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I felt I was given autonomy from the beginning, this was a project where I was able to develop our KPI reporting. By doing so, I familiarized myself with the data available and the tools used. Following on from this, I was involved with senior management projects, daily check-ins, analysis and execution. I felt I was responsible for some important operations and enjoyed the challenge associated.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt to communicate professionally
Understand the power of data in highlighting problem areas
Microsoft efficiency - Excel, PowerBI, Powerpoint with relevant application
Manage my time and workload to meet deadlines and understand priority
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was lucky to have a very attentive manager/mentor, who not only focused on my professional develop but also my pastoral matters. Additionally, the team I worked within, were very patient and provided guidance.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company has a lot of long term employee's, this made the culture feel consistent and warm. People have strong personal bonds and generally admirable attitudes.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed it, I have developed in many ways, solidified my theoretical knowledge and gained understanding of my career aspirations.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Bring your personality to the interviews, understand what the company does and where their products are present. The job requires a level of passion but will give a lot back. Have a keen willing to learn attitude.
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