Global S&OP & Inventory Placement Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have really enjoyed the exposure I have had throughout the year, as well as the support I have receieved from colleagues.
I feel that everyone has welcomed me, and I have become an integral part of my team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Company
The office was quiet - but there were occasions when people bought in cakes to change the mood.
Everything was organised before I arrived, and I went on training courses that were very beneficial. The organisation was excellent.
We were sent on different training courses - and allowed to choose extra ones to help develop ourselves.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
International Travel
Company Parties/Events
The Culture
The placement co-ordinator helped us find accommodation with other placements that helped everyone to settle in.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South East
July 2010
