Global S&OP & Inventory Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I have really enjoyed the exposure I have had throughout the year, as well as the support I have receieved from colleagues.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel that everyone has welcomed me, and I have become an integral part of my team.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager has always been there to answer any questions I had. I was also able to discuss issues / problems with other managers in my department.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As we work on a monthly cycle, my workload depended on which week we were in. Some weeks I has the right amount to do, whereas in other weeks, I was snowed under.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was solely responsible for inventory analysis / reporting - work that I have now had to "teach" my manager about so that they can carry it on once I have left.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have used some of the skills learnt in previous years, but I have also picked up new skills that I will be able to use in my final year of University. Also, the exposure I have had to business decisions from the Directors of the company has allowed me a different perspective that I feel will help me achieve my aim of working in management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The office was quiet - but there were occasions when people bought in cakes to change the mood.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was organised before I arrived, and I went on training courses that were very beneficial. The organisation was excellent.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were sent on different training courses - and allowed to choose extra ones to help develop ourselves.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The placement co-ordinator helped us find accommodation with other placements that helped everyone to settle in.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

July 2010

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