Supply Chain Planning Internship

Job Description

About the Company: Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer deeply committed to diversity in the workplace. The company’s policy ensures equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, without discrimination based on race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other legally protected statuses. Cummins also validates the right to work using E-Verify, sharing information with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to confirm work authorization for new employees. The company encourages prospective employees to learn about their rights regarding workplace discrimination by visiting EEOC.gov. Cummins offers opportunities for career growth and learning, inviting individuals to “think beyond your desk.”

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Detailed Job Description: Supply Chain Planning (Internship)

This internship role at Cummins Inc. is a Supply Chain Planning position, classified as a Student – Internship and located On-site with Flexibility. It provides a comprehensive opportunity for interns to make a significant impact across various functional areas within a manufacturing environment. Interns will be involved in contributing to manufacturing processes, supply chain planning and logistics, purchasing and supplier management, quality assurance, and even facilities management.

Key Areas of Impact:

1. Manufacturing:
• Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• Helps determine the manufacturing processes necessary to achieve production goals in line with product specifications.
• Collaborates with engineering to identify and address product and performance issues, potentially recommending solutions or enhancements.
• Supports the planning and design of methods to improve production efficiency.
• Works on improving equipment availability and capability through continuous improvement tools and cross-functional collaboration.
• Defines manufacturing standard working methods.

2. Planning and Logistics:
• Plans and maintains daily Supply Chain operations across functional areas like materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment.
• Ensures that both internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met.
• Develops planning system strategies to enhance signals throughout the supply chain.
• Monitors and adjusts parameters within the planning system.
• Utilizes common processes, tools, and information systems.
• Analyzes and interprets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and formulate action plans.
• Executes the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identifies potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigates associated risks.
• Works closely with internal and/or external stakeholders to develop short-term, tactical improvements.
• Uses the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
• Participates in functional process improvement teams.

3. Purchasing / Supplier Management:
• Provides support for purchasing system strategy.
• Analyzes the purchasing system to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Trains internal customers on how to use purchasing systems.
• Supports the full flow of the electronic sourcing (e-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, assisting Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting utilization goals.
• Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs.
• Provides training, support, identifies issues, and escalates to the Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing-related matters.
• Communicates with the global help desk and purchase order administrators regarding any applicable changes or issues.
• Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers, and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems.

4. Quality:
• Applies principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control for manufacturing and installation operations.
• Manages applicable systems related to plant customer issues, such as corrective action requests, supplier corrective action requests, and nonconforming material reports.
• Leads containment activities.
• Facilitates continuous improvement quality activities to reduce defects and ensure ongoing improvement in process and product design.
• Ensures products and process development meet quality standards.
• Identifies problems, prioritizes actions, and leads or participates in Six Sigma projects.
• Participates in change management 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.
• Serves as a quality technical resource to other functional areas.

5. Facilities:
• Monitors the functioning of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, structural, mechanical, and fire/life safety.
• Leads project management and oversees contractors for moderately complex facilities renovation projects involving mechanical, structural, HVAC, electrical, and production floor arrangement.
• Documents completed repairs and maintenance.
• Advises technicians and line workers on basic repairs and maintenance requirements.

Required Responsibilities (Skills):
To succeed in this role, candidates will need:
• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking and Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Relationship Management
• Ensures accountability
• Customer Focus

Qualifications:

• Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s.
• Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors (including Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)), All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors, Economics, Informatics, Statistics, Occupational Safety and Health, and Environmental majors.

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level:

• Non-Technical:
• Bachelor’s: $3,500 – $4,400
• Master’s: $5,600
• Technical:
• Bachelor’s: $3,900 – $4,800
• Master’s: $6,000
*(Note: Final salary offers are determined by relevant factors, including candidate qualifications and experience.)•
Internship Program Criteria:

• Must be a full-time enrolled student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. college/university.
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA preferred.
• Must be able to complete a minimum of 4-6 months or a maximum of a 12-month commitment.
• Must be able to complete 40 hours per week.
• Willingness to learn from others on the job.
• Must be currently residing within the continental U.S.