Placement Student – PowerGen Europe Business Operations

Company: Cummins Inc
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Location: Stone Cross
Job Description:


  • Sales Operations – supporting sales and business processes, commercial operations, projects, systems, data analysis, performance reporting and continuous improvement across the region.

  • Contracts Management – supporting contract administration, order execution, customer requirements and cross-functional coordination.

  • Logistics – helping to coordinate material and information flows, analyse performance and improve supply chain processes.

  • Account Management – supporting customer relationships, commercial reviews, sales activity, opportunity tracking and stakeholder coordination.

  • EMEIA Marketing – contributing to market analysis, campaign delivery, communications, digital content and marketing projects.


Depending on your placement area, you will make an impact by:



  • Supporting day-to-day operational, commercial, logistics, contracts, marketing, account management or sales activities; taking ownership of defined projects and helping teams deliver measurable improvements.

  • Analysing data, preparing reports and presenting insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Working with customers, suppliers and cross-functional colleagues to coordinate activities and resolve issues; identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve customer experience and increase operational effectiveness.

  • Building proficiency in business systems and tools such as Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Power BI and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, as relevant to the role.

  • Developing your presentation, communication, project management and structured problem-solving skills.

  • Gaining product and industry knowledge through training, business exposure and potential site or manufacturing visits; building a broad internal network and contributing positively within an inclusive, collaborative environment.Be working towards a degree that includes a qualifying placement year. Relevant subjects may include Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Data Analytics or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders; be able to manage priorities, take ownership and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Have good analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail; be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications; experience with Excel, PowerPoint or data visualization tools would be beneficial.

  • Show curiosity, commercial awareness and a willingness to challenge the norm and identify improvements; bring professionalism, sound judgement and a positive, inclusive attitude.

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Posted: October 7th, 2026