The Role
Lead transportation optimisation, logistics analytics, and supply chain improvement. Develop reporting and KPIs, run benchmarking and scenario analysis, implement process and cost improvements, and drive continuous improvement projects across global, cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a talented Logistics Specialist – Senior to join our team, specialising in transportation optimisation, logistics analytics, and supply chain improvement within our Global Logistics organisation in Daventry, UK, based at the UK Logistics Centre.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to develop transportation and logistics solutions that support new products, volume growth, network expansion, new sourcing strategies, and changing business requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve logistics performance, reducing costs, enhancing service levels, shortening transit times, and simplifying administrative processes.
- Develop and maintain logistics analytics that provide visibility of operational performance, trends, and opportunities across the transportation network.
- Analyse key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and supply chain optimisation projects that drive measurable business results.
- Develop reporting capabilities that improve supply chain visibility, support operational excellence, and enable effective performance management.
- Conduct benchmarking and scenario analysis to evaluate transportation strategies, identify best practices, and support network optimisation initiatives.
- Drive the adoption of standardised transportation processes and share best practices across regions to improve consistency, efficiency, and service delivery.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Strong experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations, with a proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data, developing meaningful insights, and supporting business decisions through reporting and performance analysis.
- Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective working relationships across the organisation.
Education/Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
- Significant experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related operational discipline.
- Experience using reporting, analytics, and business systems to monitor performance and support operational decision-making.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, transportation network optimisation, and supply chain best practices is advantageous.
Skills Required
- Strong experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations
- Analytical skills to interpret complex data and support business decisions
- Experience using reporting, analytics, and business systems to monitor performance
- Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a global environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, transportation network optimisation, and supply chain best practices
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
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