Supply Chain Planner - Senior

Cummins Europe; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in West Yorkshire is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate daily planning across materials, production, inventory, logistics, and order fulfilment to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on site and 37.5 hours per week, the role emphasizes supplier performance monitoring, cross-site balance of supply, data optimization, daily planning leadership, and continuous improvement through Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain planning with understanding of production constraints and supplier capabilities.
• Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems (Oracle, SAP, APCC) to manage material planning, demand, supply, and planning exceptions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize demands, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with ability to work across functions.
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to delivering high service levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and maintain daily supply chain operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor supplier commitments and performance, identifying supply risks and implementing mitigation plans to prevent disruptions.
• Balance constrained supply across multiple sites to optimize inventory and protect production schedules.
• Optimize planning parameters, master data, and system settings to improve forecast accuracy and planning stability.
• Lead daily planning activities to identify and resolve supply chain issues and implement preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tactical improvements that enhance performance and efficiency.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and lead Six Sigma and process optimization projects.
• Provide guidance to planners by promoting standardized processes and effective communication across the supply chain.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Demand planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

APCC

Job description

We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for Cummins West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Hybrid 3 days on site, 37.5 hours

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

• Plan, coordinate, and maintain daily supply chain operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor supplier commitments and performance, proactively identifying supply risks and implementing mitigation plans to prevent disruptions to production and customer deliveries.
• Balance constrained supply across multiple sites, making informed trade‑off decisions to optimize inventory, protect critical production schedules, and meet customer commitments.
• Optimize planning parameters, master data, and system settings to improve forecast accuracy, planning stability, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and reduce reactive expediting.
• Lead daily planning activities to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues, implementing preventive actions that minimize operational disruptions and improve service levels.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and key stakeholders to develop and implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements that enhance supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs, identify performance improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and process optimization projects.
• Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain Planners by promoting standardized processes, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the supply chain.

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

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment, with a strong understanding of production constraints, supplier capabilities, inventory management, and supply‑demand balancing.
• Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, APCC) to manage material planning, demand, supply, and planning exceptions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform root cause analysis, and translate insights into actionable process improvements.
• Ability to manage complexity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced, dynamic supply chain environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective cross‑functional partnerships and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high service levels, building strong internal and external relationships, and driving continuous improvement.

Education/ Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Intermediate level of experience required.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2431920

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No