Direct Materials Planner & Supply Chain Coordinator

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to resolve materials issues and coordinate delivery across global suppliers and internal teams. The role emphasizes inventory optimization, PFEP, and master production scheduling to meet customer demand.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel/Oracle experience, a background in materials planning, and a willingness to operate on-site with occasional travel to ensure timely shipments and minimal shortages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in supply chain planning or materials management.
• Proficiency with Excel and supply chain systems; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolves materials-related issues across manufacturing with suppliers and customers.
• Coordinate all aspects of material delivery and plan orders/shipments.
• Improve inventory by reduction strategies and supplier performance tracking.
• Resolve conflicts and track incoming/outgoing material and part transfers.
• Lead inventory meetings and communicate with internal/external customers.
• Support cycle counts, PFEP, and master production scheduling activities.
• Help ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective material decisions.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Customer focus

Drives results

Manages complexity

Optimizes work processes

Materials KPI Management

PFEP

Master Production Scheduling

Part Change Control Management

Values differences

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to resolve materials issues and coordinate delivery across global suppliers and internal teams. The role emphasizes inventory optimization, PFEP, and master production scheduling to meet customer demand.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel/Oracle experience, a background in materials planning, and a willingness to operate on-site with occasional travel to ensure timely shipments and minimal shortages.