Lead efforts within logistics, materials, production, inventory, demand management and order fulfillment utilizing knowledge of Supply Chain Management. Analyze logistics data using methods such as data mining, data modeling, and cost or benefit analysis. Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply chain efficiency and minimize cost. Lead continuous supply chain improvement projects that align with the business and Functional Excellence, and apply analytic methods to understand, predict and control logistics operations or processes. Support cross functional key business initiatives, configuring and deploying ERP Systems (Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Oracle 11i/12) to ensure timely, automated flow of critical supply chain data, and product lifecycle information. Monitor supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, and/or system flows. Utilize industry specific knowledge to identify issue scope and parameters while analyzing multiple perspectives. Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products. Utilize knowledge of Inventory control to monitor inventory transactions at warehouse to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity. Utilize knowledge with Materials KPI Management to assess gaps to the supply chain performance against the expectation of achieving target deliverables, and interpret KPIs to understand end-customer impact. Use Advanced Planning Command Centre, Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards and Material Planning to make decisions related to parts availability, inventory optimization and root cause analysis. Practice risk assessment including root cause and broad implication of issues, integrate information, and define alternatives. Apply analytical tools and process using Six Sigma Methodologies to complete key projects and solve complex problems. Establish plans using structured tools, processes, and systems to document work, ensure project objectives are linked to corresponding activities, and solicit customer feedback. Analyze operational trends and develop corrective action plans to reduce defects, delays and cost overruns. Utilize Data Management tools including Minitab to conduct statistical tests to validate whether changes improve performance. Apply Cross Functional Project Management techniques to coordinate performance across regions, teams, and departments on complex projects and workflows and product specific planning and review practices.
Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field (in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree) and 4 years of experience as a Supply Chain or Materials Planner, Lean Manufacturing Engineer or related position. Experience to include: Supply Chain Management; ERP Systems (Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Oracle 11i/12); Lead Functional Excellence; Inventory control; Materials KPI Management; Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards and Material Planning; Root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans; Data Management tools including Minitab; Cross Functional Project Management techniques.
Start Date of Posting : 10/29/26
End Date of Posting: 11/13/26
Location: Columbus, IN & various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.
Position: ON-SITE
*Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum
$105,600 - $158,400
Job Supply Chain Planning
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2440810
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
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