Supply Chain Planner

Cummins India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins India is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate daily planning across materials, production, inventory, and logistics. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and reducing risks.

You will leverage ERP and planning systems to improve signals and performance, maintain master schedules, and drive continuous improvement in end-to-end supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Understanding of material planning, inventory management, production planning, demand planning, and order fulfillment.
• Experience using ERP and supply chain planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of planning parameters, master scheduling, and supply chain optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and KPIs.
• Experience using Excel and BI/reporting tools for planning analysis.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple tasks, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily supply chain planning activities across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain planning system strategies that improve planning signals and overall supply chain performance.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize planning parameters within enterprise planning systems.
• Analyze supply chain data and KPIs to identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement short-term improvements and support long-term planning.
• Utilize planning systems to drive consistent and accurate planning signals across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Support Master Supply Scheduling by aligning procurement, production, and replenishment with demand and capacity.
• Manage engineering changes and obsolescence while minimizing excess inventory.
• Apply PFEP principles to optimize material flow and warehouse operations.
• Leverage planning tools and BI solutions to improve inventory optimization and decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes.

Skills

End-to-end planning

Material planning

Inventory management

Production planning

Demand planning

Order fulfillment

Excel / BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

Job description

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining daily supply chain operations across one or more functional areas, including materials planning, production planning, inventory management, logistics, demand management, customer service, and order fulfillment. The role ensures a reliable flow of materials and products to meet customer and business requirements while optimizing inventory, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating supply chain risks. The Supply Chain Planner collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage planning systems to enable effective end-to-end supply chain execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily supply chain planning activities across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain planning system strategies that improve planning signals and overall supply chain performance.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize planning parameters within enterprise planning systems.
• Analyze supply chain data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify potential supply chain risks, shortages, or disruptions and develop mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement short-term tactical improvements and support long-term planning objectives.
• Utilize planning systems to drive consistent and accurate planning signals across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Support Master Supply Scheduling activities by aligning procurement, production, and replenishment plans with manufacturing capacity and customer demand.
• Manage engineering changes, part supersessions, new part introductions, and obsolescence activities while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to optimize material flow, inventory management, warehouse operations, and transportation planning.
• Leverage planning tools and business intelligence solutions to improve inventory optimization, parts availability, and supply chain decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable export control or regulatory requirements.

Skills & Experience

Required Skills

• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
• Understanding of material planning, inventory management, production planning, demand planning, and order fulfillment.
• Experience using ERP and supply chain planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Knowledge of planning parameters, master scheduling, and supply chain optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and KPIs.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and business intelligence or reporting tools for planning analysis.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong organizational and execution skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced planning solutions such as Kinaxis RapidResponse or other Advanced Planning Systems (APS).
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence dashboards, Advanced Planning Command Center (APCC), or similar analytics tools.
• Familiarity with PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and engineering change management.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial environments.

Experience

• Minimal to intermediate experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience with end-to-end planning processes and planning parameters is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar planning systems is considered an advantage.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Global Perspective
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Materials Planning System Utilization
• Material Planning & Inventory Optimization
• Master Supply Scheduling
• Materials KPI Management
• Part Change Control Management
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP)
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Values Differences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent education and relevant experience may also be considered.
• This position may require compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.

Job

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2432786

Relocation Package

No

100% On-site

No