Hybrid Wholegoods Material Planner – Master Scheduling

Cummins Inc; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc in Peterborough, UK, is seeking a Wholegoods Material Planner for the DBU Wholegoods Planning Team. This permanent hybrid role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to influence demand and supply alignment.

You will develop supply plans, monitor ERP signals, maintain master supply schedules, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and reduce risks across the end-to-end chain.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex supply chain data.
• Experience using ERP/mrp systems to manage supply and demand and support decision-making.
• Familiarity with master scheduling, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans that align wholegoods availability with customer demand.
• Monitor supply and demand signals using planning systems to resolve exceptions and drive corrective actions.
• Create and maintain master supply schedules balancing customer requirements with manufacturing and procurement.
• Lead part change management activities including engineering changes, obsolescence, supersessions, and new part introductions.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, and partners to address material constraints and reduce lead times.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain KPIs, identify gaps, and drive improvements.
• Support Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives by maintaining planning parameters and optimizing material flow.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve inventory management and communicate recovery plans and material risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

ERP experience

Supply planning

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cummins Inc in Peterborough, UK, is seeking a Wholegoods Material Planner for the DBU Wholegoods Planning Team. This permanent hybrid role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to influence demand and supply alignment.

You will develop supply plans, monitor ERP signals, maintain master supply schedules, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and reduce risks across the end-to-end chain.