Supply Chain Planner

**DESCRIPTION**

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. The role ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met efficiently while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery metrics.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Execute the daily operational planning process for designated functional areas.
- Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
- Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
- Develop strategies within the planning system to optimize supply chain signals and performance.
- Monitor, adjust, and maintain accurate planning system parameters.
- Use advanced planning systems and tools (such as Excel, BI dashboards) to support data-driven decisions.
- Drive inventory optimization through safety stock management and supplier collaboration.
- Implement and manage Master Production Schedules aligned with customer demand and production capabilities.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements and long-term strategic planning.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and functional process improvement teams.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Technical Competencies**:

- **Materials Planning System Utilization**: Use planning systems to manage supply/demand and resolve exceptions.
- **Part Change Control Management**: Implement engineering changes while minimizing obsolete inventory.
- **Plan for Every Part (PFEP)**: Ensure timely and accurate delivery of parts across the supply chain.
- **Master Supply Scheduling**: Align procurement, production, and replenishment schedules with customer needs.
- **Material Planning**: Leverage advanced tools for decision-making around part availability and inventory.
- **Materials KPI Management**: Interpret and act on KPIs to drive performance improvements.

**Skills and Competencies**:
**Must Have**:

- Strong learning agility; demonstrated recent learning of new systems or processes.
- Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking ability under pressure.
- Proficient written and verbal communication in English.
- Deep expertise in material planning and supplier procurement.
- Hands-on experience in managing material availability, resolving shortages, and ensuring supplier commitment.
- Proficient 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 (Oracle, SAP).
- Experience in inventory optimization and managing safety stock strategies.
- Exposure to managing 30-40 critical suppliers and 1,000+ parts in a plant environment.

**Tools & Systems**:

- Materials Planning Systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), Advanced Excel, BI Dashboards.

**Key Competencies (Cummins Capabilities)**:

- **Communicates Effectively**: Delivers clear, concise, audience-tailored communication.
- **Customer Focus**: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- **Drives Results**: Consistently achieves targets, even in challenging environments.
- **Global Perspective**: Understands and incorporates global business nuances.
- **Manages Complexity**: Solves complex issues with a systematic and analytical approach.
- **Optimizes Work Processes**: Continuously seeks efficiency and effectiveness.
- **Collaborates**: Works well with others to achieve shared goals.
- **Develops Talent**: Helps others grow and succeed.
- **Ensures Accountability**: Owns outcomes and takes responsibility.
- **Values Differences**: Embraces and leverages diverse perspectives.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)

**Experience**:

- 6-10 years of relevant experience in material planning, procurement, or production planning (mandatory)
- Demonstrated success in reducing inventory and implementing supply chain improvements (preferred)
- Experience working in a manufacturing plant with high part volume and supplier base (Nice to Have)

**Additional Details**:

- **Shift**: EMEA Shift
- Hybrid role

**Job** Supply Chain Planning

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2416183

**Relocation Package** No