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 Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2421556
Relocation Package No