DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Provide analytical support across various supply chain functions, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of analytics and reports. Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Utilize systems and tools (Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS, etc.) to analyze inventory, manage supply and demand, and adjust procurement signals. Monitor supplier orders and adjust plans to meet demand, ensuring materials are delivered on time and in the right quantities.
• Materials Planning & PFEP Application: Apply the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principle to manage and design systems that ensure the right part is delivered at the right time and in the right quantity. Ensure smooth operations by maintaining effective relationships between materials planning parameters, master data, transport management, and warehouse management.
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Use advanced tools (e.g., Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI Dashboards) to perform root cause analysis and suggest solutions to issues impacting supply chain operations. Provide recommendations for inventory optimization and materials planning.
• KPI & Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and optimize investment across the supply chain. Develop inventory strategies that align with Cummins' overall strategy while meeting business unit goals. Ensure KPIs are tracked, analyzed, and improved to meet or exceed organizational expectations.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on supply plans and procurement signals. Communicate and resolve supply chain issues, maintaining positive relationships across the supply chain network.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Six Sigma and other supply chain improvement projects, utilizing analytical skills to drive process improvement and enhance operational efficiency.

• Experience with tools like Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS is preferred.
• Familiarity with Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles and materials planning is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning , with a focus on materials planning, procurement, or logistics coordination.
• Experience with Xelus, GOMS , and aftermarket planning is an additional advantage.
• 3-5 years of experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on supply plans and delivery schedules.

• Communicates Effectively: Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of various stakeholders and teams.
• Drives Results: Demonstrates the ability to consistently achieve results and meet targets, even under tough circumstances.
• Global Perspective: Approaches supply chain challenges with a broad, global view, considering the impact of decisions across diverse markets and regions.
• Manages Complexity: Effectively handles complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to make informed decisions and solve problems.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses on continuous improvement by identifying the most efficient processes to achieve objectives, improving supply chain operations.
• Materials Planning System Utilization: Uses materials planning systems to manage supply and demand plans, taking corrective action when necessary. Familiarity with systems like Advanced Planning Command Centre and Business Intelligence Dashboards is beneficial.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Applies PFEP principles across the supply chain, ensuring the right part is delivered in the right quantity, at the right time, and in the right place.
• Inventory Management & Optimization: Skilled in analyzing and optimizing inventory levels across the supply chain, using analytics and algorithms to support optimal inventory investment decisions.
• KPI Management: Proficient in tracking and managing supply chain KPIs, assessing gaps, and driving improvement actions based on performance data.

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Certifications in supply chain management or planning (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) are a plus.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS , and other supply chain planning tools. Familiarity with advanced tools such as Advanced Planning Command Centre and BI Dashboards is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze large sets of data, perform root cause analysis, and develop actionable insights to improve supply chain processes.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify supply chain issues, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Time Management & Attention to Detail: Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, with a strong focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Work Environment: The position may require flexibility in working hours and the ability to coordinate across multiple time zones.
• Export Compliance: This role may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations, depending on the nature of the work.
• Ability to work in office hours from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM as required.