Strategic Materials Planner & Supply Chain Lead

Cummins; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager for its Upfit site in Ankeny, IA. You will lead materials planning, drive supply chain optimization, and mentor a team to ensure on-time production and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, applying PFEP and master scheduling principles, and leveraging SAP for purchasing and inventory control. On-site with relocation eligibility is offered, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field required.
• Experience with supply chain planning and SAP is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution of a key supply chain segment to meet customer requirements and ensure continuity of supply.
• Identify and mitigate disruptions through planning, risk assessment, and preventative actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement short- and mid-term improvements that boost performance.
• Analyze KPIs, identify trends, and develop action plans to achieve business goals.
• Optimize planning processes and approve planning parameter changes to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to mitigate constraints and maintain operations.
• Lead Six Sigma and process improvement projects to increase efficiency and controls.
• Mentor and develop supply chain planners and reinforce standardized processes.
• Oversee the Materials Planning team and establish standardized processes, cross-training, and accountability.
• Ensure material availability and purchasing execution by monitoring orders in SAP.
• Manage supplier performance and escalations in partnership with Sourcing and Scheduling.
• Control inventory levels and lead reduction initiatives to minimize risk.
• Drive visibility of performance and continuous improvement with leadership.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Materials Manager for its Upfit site in Ankeny, IA. You will lead materials planning, drive supply chain optimization, and mentor a team to ensure on-time production and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, applying PFEP and master scheduling principles, and leveraging SAP for purchasing and inventory control. On-site with relocation eligibility is offered, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.