Supply Chain Planner

Cummins is hiring for the role of Supply Chain Planner!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Execute daily supply chain planning activities across assigned functional areas to ensure uninterrupted operations and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain planning strategies that improve planning signals and optimize material flow across the supply chain.
• Monitor, review, and adjust planning parameters within supply chain planning systems to improve forecast accuracy and operational performance.
• Analyze supply chain data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, performance gaps, root causes, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify potential supply chain risks, material shortages, or planning exceptions and implement timely mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve planning issues and improve operational performance.
• Utilize planning systems and supporting analytical tools to manage supply and demand, inventory levels, replenishment, and material availability.
• Support engineering change management activities, including new part introductions, supersessions, and obsolescence planning while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to improve material flow, inventory management, transportation, warehouse operations, and master data accuracy.
• Support development and maintenance of Master Supply Schedules to align procurement, production, and replenishment activities with business requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, systems, and supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Supply Chain Planning and Materials Planning
• Inventory Planning and Optimization
• Demand and Supply Planning
• Master Supply Scheduling
• Planning System Utilization (ERP/MRP)
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Material Planning and Replenishment
• Part Change Control and Engineering Change Management
• Supply Chain KPI Analysis and Performance Management
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
• Data Analysis using planning tools and business intelligence dashboards
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Global mindset with appreciation for diverse teams and perspectives
• Typically requires experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, production planning, inventory management, logistics, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP planning systems and supply chain planning tools is preferred.
• Experience using business intelligence tools and advanced planning systems for inventory optimization and operational decision-making is an advantage.
• For senior internal candidates, significant experience leading supply planning and material planning activities within complex manufacturing or global supply chain environments is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with international suppliers and cross-functional global teams is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional teams.