Job Description

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. This role ensures that both internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are consistently met, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall supply chain performance.


Key Responsibilities


Manage

Returnable Packaging MRP

, including resolving horizontal plan shortages. Direct

3PL container management centers' shipments

and oversee intake/resolution of supplier- and plant-raised issues. Configure and maintain

MRP settings

for new suppliers, part numbers, and packaging changes. Ensure

asset management controls

and inventory accuracy for returnable assets. Publish

weekly KPIs

for container management centers and

monthly KPIs

for Cummins sites. Drive

QMS improvement plans

and lead continuous improvement projects. Develop and refine

planning system strategies

to strengthen supply chain signals. Monitor and adjust planning system parameters using standard tools and processes. Analyze and interpret

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. Identify potential

supply chain failures

, assess risks, and mitigate them proactively. Collaborate with stakeholders--internal and external--to drive tactical and strategic supply chain improvements. Participate in

functional process improvement teams

and contribute to global supply chain best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Required Competencies

Communicates effectively

- Delivers clear, multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.

Customer focus

- Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

Drives results

- Consistently achieves goals, even under challenging circumstances.

Global perspective

- Approaches issues with a broad, global mindset.

Manages complexity

- Analyzes and solves complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory challenges.

Optimizes work processes

- Identifies and implements efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

Values differences

- Recognizes and leverages the value of diverse perspectives and cultures.

Technical Competencies

Materials Planning System Utilization

- Manages supply/demand plans using the materials planning system as the primary tool, with ad hoc analytical support from Excel/Access/OMS.

Part Change Control Management

- Implements engineering changes (e.g., obsolescence, supersessions, new part releases) while minimizing excess/obsolete inventory.

Plan for Every Part (PFEP)

- Applies PFEP principles to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, quantity, and place across the end-to-end supply chain.

Master Supply Scheduling

- Develops and maintains a valid Master Production Schedule aligned with procurement, production, and replenishment requirements.

Material Planning

- Uses advanced tools (e.g., Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI Dashboards) for decision-making on parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis.

Materials KPI Management

- Interprets and acts on KPIs to drive supply chain performance, balancing trade-offs across multiple metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (College, University, or equivalent required). Relevant certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Planning (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills and Experience

Minimal to intermediate-level experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or materials management. Hands-on experience with

MRP systems

and planning tools. Knowledge of

asset and container management

, supplier collaboration, and inventory controls. Exposure to

continuous improvement

and

QMS practices

. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Job

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

Hybrid

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2419939

Relocation Package

No