Senior Material Planner

Cummins Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead end-to-end material planning within the drivetrain and braking systems facility. You will ensure timely material supply, balance demand and capacity, and work across functions to optimize material flow.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, experience with Oracle, Qlik, and Power BI, and mentoring newer planners as part of an ongoing operational excellence program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Qlik, Power BI, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Material Planning by managing material plans for assigned product families and ensuring timely, reliable supply of materials to meet production and customer requirements.
• Balance Supply, Demand, and Capacity by analyzing customer demand, inventory levels, WIP, production schedules, capacity, and outside processing activities to establish priorities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks by analyzing data to uncover shortages, bottlenecks, and other supply chain challenges.
• Drive recovery and continuity plans by addressing shortages and changing demand while minimizing disruptions.
• Manage supplier performance and commitments by maintaining schedules and driving accountability for improvements.
• Enable cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality, and others to resolve issues.
• Improve supply chain performance by monitoring KPIs, inventory positioning, and material flow.
• Support operational excellence by mentoring planners and contributing to regional/global supply chain projects.

Skills

Advanced planning

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Oracle

Qlik

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior 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 End-to-End Material Planning by managing material plans for assigned product families and ensuring a timely, reliable supply of materials to meet production and customer requirements.
• Balance Supply, Demand, and Capacity by analyzing customer demand, inventory levels, WIP, production schedules, capacity, and outside processing activities to establish priorities and support operational goals.
• Proactively Identify and Mitigate Risks by performing data analysis to uncover material shortages, bottlenecks, capacity constraints, inventory imbalances, and other supply chain challenges before they impact operations.
• Drive Recovery and Continuity Plans by developing and executing actions to address shortages, constrained supply, and changing demand conditions while minimizing disruptions to production and customer deliveries.
• Manage Supplier Performance and Commitments by maintaining accurate supplier schedules, validating supplier commitments, generating supplier scorecards, and driving accountability for performance improvement.
• Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration by partnering with Production, Supply Continuity, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service, suppliers, and outside processors to resolve issues and optimize material flow.
• Improve Supply Chain Performance by monitoring and enhancing key performance indicators, inventory positioning, planning accuracy, material flow, and overall operational effectiveness across the network.
• Support Operational Excellence and Team Development by guiding Material Planners through complex planning challenges, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to regional or global supply chain projects

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

• Leverage Advanced Planning & Analytical Skills by using materials planning systems, Excel, BI dashboards, and data analysis tools to identify risks, solve complex supply chain challenges, and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrate Deep Supply Chain Expertise w ith strong knowledge of material planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, WIP control, PFEP principles, and part change management to ensure material availability and operational efficiency.
• Drive Results Through Ownership & Accountability by managing multiple priorities, making sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and following through on commitments to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate and Collaborate Effectively by building strong relationships across functions, influencing stakeholders, valuing diverse perspectives, and clearly communicating priorities, risks, and solutions.
• Champion Continuous Improvement & Talent Development by leveraging KPI insights to improve supply chain performance, optimize work processes, mentor less experienced team members, and contribute to ongoing operational excellence.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

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

Experience:

Intermediate level of experience required. 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience involving machining, forging, heat treatment, or outside processing is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, Qlik, Power BI, or similar systems.

Job

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2439801

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

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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.