Supply Planner - Senior
Cummins Inc.
**DESCRIPTION**
**Job Summary**
As a Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and executing supply plans for a complex site or multiple sites within a region. This includes managing purchase orders, inventory, supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production continuity and aftermarket support. The role demands strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex supply chain scenarios.
**Key Responsibilities** **Supply Planning & Production Scheduling**
+ Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and rough-cut capacity.
+ Disaggregate demand plans into actionable time buckets (monthly, weekly, product-level).
+ Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) and execute supply plan scenarios.
+ Synchronize production across the network, considering constraints and inventory needs.
**Purchase Order & Inventory Management**
+ Create and manage purchase orders based on demand forecasts.
+ Track order status to ensure timely delivery and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
+ Collaborate with planning teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
**Supplier Performance Monitoring**
+ Monitor supplier KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), quality, and responsiveness.
+ Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
**Internal Stakeholder Collaboration**
+ Work closely with planning, operations, finance, and engineering teams.
+ Align procurement activities with production schedules and budget constraints.
**Aftermarket Support**
+ Forecast and procure spare parts based on failure rates, warranty data, and historical usage.
+ Ensure availability of critical service components to avoid delays.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
+ Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, CPIM) are a plus.
+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
**Core Competencies**
+ **Values Differences** – Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
+ **Collaborates** – Builds strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
+ **Communicates Effectively** – Tailors communication to different audiences.
+ **Customer Focus** – Delivers customer-centric solutions.
+ **Drives Results** – Achieves goals even under pressure.
+ **Ensures Accountability** – Holds self and others accountable.
+ **Optimizes Work Processes** – Continuously improves efficiency and effectiveness.
**Technical Competencies**
+ **Materials Planning System Utilization**
+ **Part Change Control Management**
+ **Detailed Capacity Planning**
+ **Master Supply Scheduling**
+ **Materials KPI Management**
+ **Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)**
+ **Material Planning & Root Cause Analysis**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Skills and Experience**
+ 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or production scheduling.
+ Proficiency in inventory management and materials planning systems.
+ Experience with tools like Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI Dashboards, Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS, etc.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to manage complex, high-volume supply chain scenarios.
**Job** Supply Chain Planning
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site with Flexibility
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2421556
**Relocation Package** No
**100% On-Site** No
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