Material Planner

Cummins Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Material Planner to join our Supply Chain Planning team in Morristown, TN. The role focuses on end-to-end material planning and execution for designated product families, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer demand.

You will balance supply and demand, monitor inventory levels and WIP, and drive proactive risk mitigation and recovery plans. Strong collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and other stakeholders is

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• Export controls or sanctions regulations licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Planning & Execution by managing end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned product families, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer demand.
• Balance Supply and Demand by aligning material supply with customer requirements, inventory strategies, production schedules, and operational needs to maintain continuity.
• Monitor Supply Chain Performance by tracking customer demand, inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), capacity, and outside processing activities to identify and address potential risks.
• Drive Risk Mitigation & Recovery Plans by proactively addressing material shortages, supplier delays, capacity constraints, and other disruptions to minimize impact on production and customer commitments.
• Enable Proactive Communication by identifying and communicating supply and delivery risks to customers and internal stakeholders before commitments are impacted.
• Collaborate Across Functions by partnering with Production, Purchasing, Supply Continuity, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, suppliers, and planning teams to execute material plan adjustments and resolve issues.
• Manage Supplier Performance by maintaining supplier schedules and commitments, supporting constrained supply allocation, monitoring supplier performance, and escalating risks to prevent operational disruptions.
• Improve Supply Chain Effectiveness by identifying opportunities to enhance material flow, inventory visibility, planning accuracy, supplier performance, and key operational metrics while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Material planning & inventory

Advanced Excel & planning tools

Communication & collaboration

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Planning systems

Job description

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking System Facility in Morristown, TN.

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Lead Material Planning & Execution by managing end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned product families, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer demand.
• Balance Supply and Demand by aligning material supply with customer requirements, inventory strategies, production schedules, and operational needs to maintain continuity.
• Monitor Supply Chain Performance by tracking customer demand, inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), capacity, and outside processing activities to identify and address potential risks.
• Drive Risk Mitigation & Recovery Plans by proactively addressing material shortages, supplier delays, capacity constraints, and other disruptions to minimize impact on production and customer commitments.
• Enable Proactive Communication by identifying and communicating supply and delivery risks to customers and internal stakeholders before commitments are impacted.
• Collaborate Across Functions by partnering with Production, Purchasing, Supply Continuity, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, suppliers, and planning teams to execute material plan adjustments and resolve issues.
• Manage Supplier Performance by maintaining supplier schedules and commitments, supporting constrained supply allocation, monitoring supplier performance, and escalating risks to prevent operational disruptions.
• Improve Supply Chain Effectiveness by identifying opportunities to enhance material flow, inventory visibility, planning accuracy, supplier performance, and key operational metrics while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.

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

• Leverage Strong Analytical Skills to interpret large datasets, identify trends, evaluate risks, and translate data into actionable priorities and recovery plans.
• Demonstrate Material Planning & Inventory Expertise with a strong understanding of inventory management, WIP control, production planning, material flow, and materials planning systems to ensure reliable supply chain performance.
• Utilize Advanced Excel & Planning Tools by effectively using Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and data analysis) and planning systems to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Communicate & Collaborate Effectively by clearly conveying shortages, constraints, recovery actions, and delivery expectations while partnering across multiple functions, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Drive Results with Ownership & Accountability by managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, maintaining strong follow-through, staying organized, and independently driving issues to resolution.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.

Bachelor’s degree required,

preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.

Master’s degree preferred,

particularly in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Job

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2439742

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.