Supply Chain Planner

**DESCRIPTION**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop planning system strategies to optimize signals across the supply chain.
- Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system to maintain accuracy.
- Use standard processes, tools, and information systems to manage materials planning effectively.
- Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
- Execute daily operational planning activities for a specified functional area.
- Identify potential supply chain risks or failures during the planning process and develop mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (internal and external) to drive short-term tactical improvements.
- Use materials planning systems to generate consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
- Participate in and contribute to functional process improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement part change controls, ensuring mínimal obsolete inventory while meeting customer delivery requirements.
- Establish and maintain Master Supply Schedules aligning procurement, production, and replenishment plans with customer needs.
- Utilize advanced tools (e.g., BI Dashboards, Planning Command Centre) for root cause analysis, inventory optimization, and decision-making.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Education, Licenses, Certifications**
- **Required**: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

**Key Cummins Capabilities & Competencies**
- **Communicates Effectively**: Delivers clear, concise communication tailored to various audiences.
- **Customer Focus**: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- **Drives Results**: Consistently achieves goals, even under challenging conditions.
- **Global Perspective**: Applies global business context when solving problems.
- **Manages Complexity**: Solves complex issues through a systematic, analytical approach.
- **Optimizes Work Processes**: Continuously seeks efficiency and process improvement.
- **Collaborates**: Partners effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
- **Develops Talent**: Supports the growth and development of team members.
- **Ensures Accountability**: Takes responsibility for outcomes and delivers on commitments.
- **Values Differences**: Embraces diverse perspectives and cultural backgrounds.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Experience**
- **Mandatory**: 6-10 years of relevant experience in materials planning, procurement, or production planning in a manufacturing environment.
- **Preferred**: Proven success in reducing inventory levels and implementing supply chain improvements.
- **Nice to Have**: Experience managing 30-40 suppliers and 1,000+ parts in a plant environment.

**Technical Competencies**
- **Materials Planning System Utilization**: Proficient use of planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) to manage supply/demand plans, resolve exceptions, and take corrective action.
- **Part Change Control Management**: Implement engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- **Master Supply Scheduling**: Align procurement and production schedules with customer requirements.
- **Material Planning**: Use advanced tools and BI dashboards for informed decision-making.
- **Materials KPI Management**: Analyze, interpret, and act on KPIs to drive performance improvement.

**Skills and Competencies**

**Must Have**:

- Strong learning agility; demonstrated ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
- Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills under pressure.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Deep expertise in materials planning and supplier procurement.
- Hands-on experience managing material availability, resolving shortages, and securing supplier commitment.
- Proficiency in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing SMART action plans.

**Preferred / Nice to Have**:

- Working knowledge of allocation and constraint planning.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Experience in inventory optimization and safety stock strategies.
- Exposure to managing complex supply chains with high supplier and part counts.

**Tools & Systems**
- Materials Planning Systems (Oracle, SAP)
- Advanced Excel
- Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards

**Additional Details**
- **Work Hours**: EMEA Shift
- **Work Arrangement**: Hybrid

**Job** Supply Chain Planning

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2416655

**Relocation Package** No