**DESCRIPTION** **Key Responsibilities:** + Develop and implement planning system strategies to improve planning signals across the supply chain. + Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system to ensure optimal material flow. + Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans. + Execute daily operational planning processes within specified functional areas. + Identify potential supply chain failures and mitigate associated risks. + Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements. + Use planning systems to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain. + Participate in functional process improvement teams. + Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to ensure timely and accurate material delivery. + Manage part change control, evaluating and implementing engineering change requests while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. + Ensure master supply scheduling aligns with customer expectations and operational efficiency. + Utilize advanced tools and dashboards for material availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Qualifications:** + College, university, or equivalent degree required (Engineering degree preferred). + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Competencies:** + **Communicates effectively:** Delivers clear and concise information tailored to diverse 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 outlook. + **Manages complexity:** Analyzes complex information to solve problems effectively. + **Optimizes work processes:** Uses the most efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement. + **Materials Planning System Utilization:** Manages supply and demand plans, using planning systems as primary tools. + **Part Change Control Management:** Implements engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. + **Plan for Every Part (PFEP):** Applies PFEP principles for smooth material flow within the supply chain. + **Master Supply Scheduling:** Maintains a valid master production schedule to meet customer expectations. + **Material Planning:** Uses advanced tools for decision-making related to parts availability and inventory. + **Materials KPI Management:** Analyzes performance gaps and develops actions to achieve target deliverables. + **Values differences:** Appreciates diverse perspectives and cultural contributions. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills and Experience:** **Required Functional Skills:** + Minimum 3-5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or production planning. + Experience managing 10-12 suppliers and 300+ parts. + Hands-on experience with material planning and supplier procurement. + Understanding of material availability and shortage resolution. + Prior work in manufacturing plant material planning (nice to have). + Experience with inventory reduction strategies and use of safety stocks (preferred). + Knowledge of allocation planning or constraint planning (nice to have). + Familiarity with planning systems such as Oracle or SAP (nice to have). **Transferable / Enterprise Skills:** + Demonstrates a learning mindset and continuous improvement attitude. + Strong prioritization skills; ability to work effectively under pressure. + Basic-level communication and collaboration skills. **Job** Supply Chain Planning **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2416532 **Relocation Package** No