Lead efforts within Supply Chain functions including materials, production, inventory, demand management, and order fulfillment. Ensure internal and external customers’ expectations and requirements are met from end to end in each of the supply chains. Manage daily operations across functions to ensure a dependable and efficient supply chain. Promote Corporate Supply Chain initiatives for electrified components and lead the cross-Business Unit planning processes to ensure intra-company alignment. Mitigate long-term supplier constraints by collaborating with functional stakeholders. Develop, understand, and improve necessary supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Analyze operational trends and develop corrective action plans. Address supply chain failures promptly to ensure operations stability. Prepare and manage an annual operating plan including expense, resources, and capital. Use analytics and algorithms to determine the optimal level on inventory investment across the end-to-end supply chain within specific constraints (warehouse space, customer delivery, etc.) as part of Inventory Management and Optimization. Provide expertise on planning parameter refinement and develop inventory strategies to support Cummins’ strategy. Utilize advanced tools including Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards and Oracle Cloud SaaS to perform Global Material Planning related to parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis. Assess gaps in the supply chain performance against the expectation of achieving target deliverables. Interpret KPIs to understand end-customer impact, and strategically balance trade-offs to influence one KPI while minimizing the impact to others. Balance the tensions of inventory, cost, and delivery within the first-fit or aftermarket business segments. Optimize manufacturing by balancing supply and demand, scheduling production, managing inventory, and coordinating with various departments including procurement, quality control, and logistics. Meet customer demand while minimizing costs and optimizing resource utilization.
ResponsibilitiesPositions require a Master’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain or Production Planner, Master Scheduler, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain or Production Planner, Master Scheduler or related position. Experience to include: Promote Corporate Supply Chain initiatives for electrified components; Develop supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Address supply chain failures and develop corrective action plans; Determine the optimal level on inventory investment; Inventory Management and Optimization; Planning parameter refinement; Global Material Planning utilizing tools including Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards and Oracle Cloud SaaS; Balance inventory, cost, and delivery; Optimizing resource utilization.
QualificationsStart Date of Posting: 7/9/2026
End Date of Posting: 7/24/2026
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
Location: Columbus, IN & various unanticipated locations throughout the US
*Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum
$133,578 - $176,000
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain or Production Planner, Master Scheduler, or related position.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Supply Chain or Production Planner, Master Scheduler, or related position.
- Experience promoting Corporate Supply Chain initiatives for electrified components.
- Experience developing supply chain KPIs and interpreting KPI impact on end-customers.
- Experience addressing supply chain failures and developing corrective action plans.
- Experience in inventory management and optimization, including determining optimal inventory investment within constraints.
- Experience with planning parameter refinement and developing inventory strategies to support company strategy.
- Experience with Global Material Planning using Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards and Oracle Cloud SaaS.
- Experience using analytics and algorithms to balance supply and demand and optimize inventory and production.
- Experience preparing and managing annual operating plans including expense, resources, and capital.
- Ability to balance inventory, cost, and delivery and optimize manufacturing resource utilization across procurement, quality, and logistics.
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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