Supply Planning Coordinator

Socket.dev; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking 2 Supply Planning Coordinators for the 1st shift at our Oshkosh, WI facility. You will determine material quantities and dates to align with the master production schedule, expediting orders as needed to meet demand.

You will initiate purchase and work orders, manage supplier schedules, and actively balance supply with demand to optimize inventory levels and minimize shortages. Collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning and materials coordination.
• Familiarity with master production schedules and PFEP is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Determine quantity and order dates for materials to meet master production schedule.
• Expedite purchase or production orders as needed.
• Initiate purchase/work orders and manage supplier schedules to avoid shortages.
• Improve supplier delivery performance through coordination with suppliers and planners.
• Balance supply with demand to optimize inventories and reduce lead times.
• Support product lifecycle transitions with ramp-up/ramp-down coordination.

Job description

We are looking for 2 talented Supply Planning Coordinators to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Cummins Inc. facility in OshKosh, WI.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. Expedites purchase or production orders as appropriate.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure uninterrupted supply to meet customer demand by initiating purchase and work orders, maintaining supplier schedules, and proactively managing inventory availability and backorder recovery plans.
• Improve supplier delivery performance by participating in allocation discussions, reconciling critical order boards, tracking action items, and supporting supplier improvement initiatives to increase reliability and responsiveness.
• Optimize inventory levels and material flow by balancing supply with demand, reducing lead times and order quantities, and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory during product transitions.
• Strengthen material planning accuracy by performing quality checks on master data such as lead times, order quantities, and PFEP requirements to support effective planning and execution.
• Reduce supply chain disruptions by collaborating with suppliers, sourcing teams, and planners across the organization to address constraints, reposition excess inventory, and mitigate material shortages.
• Drive successful product lifecycle transitions by managing part change requests and coordinating ramp-up and ramp-down activities that align supply with business and customer requirements.
• Promote operational excellence and compliance by adhering to HSE standards, quality procedures, and standard work processes while promptly reporting and addressing safety, quality, and operational concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team success by communicating effectively across functions, participating in improvement projects, completing required training, and supporting business goals through flexibility and accountability.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.