Supply Chain Planner

Cummins Inc.

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Troy, Michigan

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Planner will optimize daily planning activities across materials, production, and logistics to meet business objectives. They will also drive data-informed decisions and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure reliable material flow and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

You have a college degree and minimal to intermediate experience in supply chain planning. You are adept at optimizing supply chain processes, managing materials, and utilizing data to drive informed decisions and mitigate risks. You can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure reliable material flow and enhance customer satisfaction.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supply Chain Planning

Materials Management

Master Supply Scheduling

PFEP

KPI Management

Process Optimization

Change Management

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) Facility in Troy, MI. 


How You Will Make an Impact
•    Optimize Supply Chain Planning - Execute daily planning activities across materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment to ensure business objectives and customer expectations are met.
•    Improve Planning System Effectiveness - Develop and enhance planning system strategies that strengthen supply chain signals, improve visibility, and support more accurate decision-making.
•    Drive Data-Informed Decisions - Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational data to identify trends, uncover improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
•    Mitigate Supply Chain Risks - Proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop mitigation plans to minimize operational impact and maintain continuity.
•    Ensure Reliable Material & Product Flow - Monitor and adjust planning parameters to support inventory optimization, production efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.
•    Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align priorities, resolve issues, and drive short-term tactical improvements across the supply chain.
•    Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Participate in process improvement efforts that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve responsiveness, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
•    Enhance Customer Satisfaction - Ensure internal and external customer requirements are consistently met by maintaining effective planning processes, reliable execution, and strong operational support.
 

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:   
•    Supply Chain Planning & Materials Management - Demonstrate strong expertise in material planning, master supply scheduling, PFEP principles, and planning system utilization to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while optimizing inventory and service levels.
•    Analytical Problem-Solving & KPI Management - Leverage data, planning tools, and supply chain KPIs to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, manage risks, and drive continuous improvements across multiple sites.
•    Communication & Customer Focus - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicate effectively across diverse audiences, and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations and business requirements.
•    Process Optimization & Change Management - Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance planning processes, manage engineering and part changes, and improve overall supply chain efficiency and performance.
•    Global Collaboration & Multi-Site Support - Successfully balance priorities across multiple locations by working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, embracing diverse perspectives, and maintaining a broad, enterprise-wide view of supply chain operations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
College, university, or equivalent degree required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience: 
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required
 

Qualifications

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Cummins Inc.

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
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