Materials Planning & Supply Chain Specialist

Cummins; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Materials Planner focused on resolving materials-related issues throughout the manufacturing process.

You will interact with global and internal suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery and efficient operations. The role requires availability for calls and meetings around the clock and involves coordinating all aspects of material delivery, planning orders, and negotiating supplier schedules to match customer demand.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with Excel or analytical tools.
• Oracle or supply chain system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolves materials-related issues during manufacturing with global and internal suppliers and customers.
• Requires availability for calls and meetings 24/7.
• Coordinates all aspects of material delivery and negotiates supplier schedules.
• Implements reduction strategies to improve inventory and tracking of supplier performance.
• Leads inventory meetings and communicates with internal and external customers.
• Performs cycle counts and ensures on-time material availability for production.

Skills

Inventory control

Root cause analysis

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Access

TOAD

OMS

Oracle

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a skilled Materials Planner focused on resolving materials-related issues throughout the manufacturing process.

You will interact with global and internal suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery and efficient operations. The role requires availability for calls and meetings around the clock and involves coordinating all aspects of material delivery, planning orders, and negotiating supplier schedules to match customer demand.