DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this role determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. The Supply Planning Coordinator also expedites purchase or production orders as appropriate and collaborates across teams to ensure smooth operations while optimizing inventory and supply planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE):

• Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard.
• Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Actively participate in HSE training programs.

• Adhere to standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures.
• Perform quality checks on material planning master data (e.g., lead time, order quantities) and take actions to support the Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
• Collaborate with Quality teams to disposition non-conforming materials promptly.

• Initiate purchase and work orders to align with the demand plan.
• Participate in allocation calls with Sourcing Managers, suppliers, and other Cummins entities to address constraints.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and order quantities while balancing supply with demand.
• Reposition excess inventory across locations to meet demand effectively.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on inventory availability and backorder recovery plans.
• Manage part changes, ramp-ups, and ramp-downs to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers, parts, and past-due orders routinely.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives and document action items impacting plan execution.
• Take ownership of supplier schedules to meet end-customer needs.

• Communicate effectively within the team and with all support teams.
• Complete required training and personal development goals.
• Participate in improvement projects focused on quality, safety, process efficiency, and material flow.

• Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Build strong relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieve goals even under tough circumstances.
• Manages Complexity: Make sense of high-quantity, complex information to solve problems effectively.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously improve processes to maximize efficiency.
• Materials Planning System Utilization: Manage supply-demand plans using the materials planning system and perform problem-solving using tools like Excel or Access when needed.
• Part Change Control Management: Evaluate and implement engineering changes to meet delivery requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Design and manage systems ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to meet operational needs.
• Master Supply Scheduling: Maintain a valid Master Production Schedule that aligns procurement, production, and replenishment planning.
• Materials KPI Management: Analyze performance metrics to determine improvements and balance trade-offs across supply chain KPIs.
• Values Differences: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing may be required to comply with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Some relevant work experience with intermediate knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

• APAC Shift: 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Hybrid Working Model.
• Stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
• Planning experience is a plus.