Production Scheduling Coordinator

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the UK (Daventry) is seeking a Production Scheduling Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Planning team. You will support forecasting, manage planning data, and ensure alignment between supply availability and customer demand.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Planning, Materials, Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service, with a focus on accuracy, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in production planning, scheduling, or related operations.
• Experience with ERP/planning or materials management systems.
• Cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and publish SBM build documentation, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist with forecasting activities and forecast maintenance.
• Coordinate with Materials to align supply and demand.
• Provide production planning data, reports, and metrics.
• Collaborate with Planning, Materials, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Support HSE, quality, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Materials planning

Supply chain processes

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Education in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Reporting tools

Job description

We are looking for a talented Production Scheduling Coordinator to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning in UK, Daventry.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Maintain, update, and publish Engine and Genset SBM build documentation on designated days, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business requirements, while providing cover for counterparts as required.
• Support Production Schedulers with forecasting activities, including data analysis, forecast maintenance, and participation in forecast review calls.
• Collaborate with the Materials team to support engine promise dates and ensure alignment between supply availability and customer demand.
• Provide accurate and timely production planning data, reports, and performance metrics that enable informed business decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Materials, Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to align operational activities with customer requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, high-quality, and accountable work environment by supporting HSE, quality, and operational excellence initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to influence decisions and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Working knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, materials planning systems, and supply chain processes.
• A proactive and results-driven mindset with the ability to take ownership, drive accountability, and continuously improve performance.

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent qualification; additional education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or a related field is advantageous.
• 1-4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related operational environment.
• Experience working with ERP, planning, or materials management systems and reporting tools.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing, logistics, operations, or supply chain environments is preferred.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2436355

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No