Job Description
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations across one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. The role ensures that internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met while optimizing supply chain processes. This position operates in the APAC shift (6:30 AM to 3:30 PM) and follows a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.
Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.
Use common processes, tools, and information systems.
Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement action plans.
Execute daily operational planning processes within a specified functional area.
Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements.
Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
Participate in functional process improvement teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Competencies:
Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer Focus
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
Drives Results
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Global Perspective
Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Materials Planning System Utilization
Uses the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans, taking long-term corrective action based on root cause analysis.
Part Change Control Management
Evaluates and implements engineering change requests to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
Ensures delivery of the right part at the right time in the right quantity, optimizing supply chain operations.
Master Supply Scheduling
Establishes and maintains a valid Master Production Schedule for a family of products to maximize operational efficiency while meeting customer expectations.
Material Planning
Utilizes advanced tools such as Advanced Planning Command Centre and BI Dashboards for decision-making related to parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis.
Materials KPI Management
Assesses supply chain performance against expectations, interprets KPIs, and strategically balances trade-offs to optimize performance.
Values Differences
Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Experience:
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.
Stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
Prior team management experience would be beneficial.
Work Schedule & Model:
APAC Shift: 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Hybrid working model.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Job
Supply Chain Planning
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
ReqID: 2410042
Relocation Package
No
Key Skills Required
Customer ServiceTeam ManagementLogisticsAnalysisChange Control ManagementCommunicationComplianceConsistentControl ManagementCustomer FocusDemand ManagementEffective CommunicationKPI ManagementManagementMaterial PlanningOperational EfficiencyOperational PlanningOptimizationOrder FulfillmentPlanning ProcessPlanning SystemProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainSupply Chain OperationsSupply Chain PlanningTacticalWorking Model