Wholegoods Material Planner

Cummins; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site with flexibility

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Wholegoods Material Planner to join the DBU Wholegoods Planning Team.

This permanent hybrid role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with on-site and flexible arrangements. You will develop and maintain supply plans for wholegoods, monitor demand signals using ERP and planning systems, and create master schedules that balance customer needs with manufacturing and procurement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data.
• Effective communication and collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with materials planning, inventory management and scheduling.
• Experience using ERP and materials planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligning wholegoods with demand.
• Use planning systems to monitor supply/demand and drive corrective actions.
• Create master supply schedules balancing customer needs with capabilities.
• Lead part change management and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve continuity.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet objectives.
• Support PFEP initiatives by maintaining planning parameters.
• Communicate recovery plans and material risks across teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Materials planning

Inventory management

Supply scheduling

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Materials planning software

Job description

We are looking for a talented Wholegoods Material Planner to join our DBU Wholegoods Planning Team in Peterborough, United Kingdom .

This is a permanent hybrid position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Develop and maintain supply plans that align wholegoods availability with customer demand while supporting operational efficiency and delivery performance.

• Utilize materials planning systems to monitor supply and demand signals, resolve exceptions, and drive long-term corrective actions through root cause analysis.

• Create and maintain accurate master supply schedules that balance customer requirements with manufacturing, procurement, and replenishment capabilities.

• Lead part change management activities, including engineering changes, obsolescence, supersessions, and new part introductions while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, and supply chain partners to address material constraints, reduce lead times, and improve supply continuity.

• Monitor and analyze supply chain KPIs, identifying gaps, driving improvements, and balancing performance trade-offs to meet business objectives.

• Support Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives by maintaining accurate planning parameters and optimizing material flow across the end-to-end supply chain.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve inventory management, support supplier performance initiatives, and ensure timely communication of recovery plans and material risks.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex supply chain data and make informed planning decisions.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing business conditions, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of materials planning, inventory management, supply scheduling, and continuous improvement principles to optimize supply chain performance.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience required; a degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Significant experience in materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, manufacturing, or a related supply chain discipline.

• Experience utilizing ERP and materials planning systems to manage supply and demand, analyze exceptions, and support business decision-making.

• Demonstrated knowledge of master scheduling, inventory optimization, part change management, and supplier collaboration processes.

• Understanding of export controls, compliance requirements, and applicable supply chain regulations is beneficial.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2438583

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No