Ensure internal and external customer’s 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. Lead continuous improvement projects that align with Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction. Promote Corporate Supply Chain initiatives and lead the cross-Business Unit planning processes to ensure intra-company alignment. Lead the efforts within one or more Supply Chain functions including materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand management and order fulfillment. Use analytics and algorithms to determine the optimal level of inventory investment across the end-to-end supply chain within specific constraints, including warehouse space and customer delivery. Provide guidance and expertise on planning parameter refinement. Utilize advanced tools including Advanced Planning Command Centre and Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards to make decisions related to parts availability, inventory optimization and root cause analysis. Assess gaps in the supply chain performance against the expectation of achieving target deliverables. Approach daily problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities strategically and tactically to achieve performance targets. 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. Interpret Materials KPIs to understand end-customer impact and strategically balance trade-offs to influence one KPI while minimizing the impact to others. Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials and products. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality. Design and develop packaging solutions with consideration for distribution conditions and dynamics to protect products during transportation and storage while ensuring cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with regulations. Influence the multi-disciplined and end-to-end integration of the flow of information, products, and services to achieve the desired result for the end customer within the first-fit or aftermarket business segments while balancing the tensions of inventory, cost, and delivery. Utilize knowledge of industrial packaging materials to work with internal and external customers and suppliers to specify design requirements and management of expendable and returnable packaging and containers for new finished products and raw material components. Work cross-functionally to oversee and ensure supplier conformance to packaging standards and other regulatory requirements for inbound and outbound shipments. Drive consistent results by applying business acumen in decision making and cost-based analysis. Coordinate end-user testing of packaging solutions to ensure suitability for manufacturing operations and storage.
ResponsibilitiesPositions require a Master’s degree in Industrial or Packaging Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as an Industrial, Manufacturing or Packaging Engineer, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Packaging Engineering, or related field and 6 years of experience as an Industrial, Manufacturing or Packaging Engineer, or related position. Experience to include: Demand management and order fulfillment; Advanced Planning Command Centre and Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards; Inventory optimization and root cause analysis; Continuous improvement initiatives and opportunities; Supply chain and Materials Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Develop corrective action plans; Prepare annual operating plan; Ensure availability of materials and products; Balance inventory, cost, and delivery; Industrial Packaging Material knowledge and Returnable Packaging Management; Packaging Distribution Conditions, Dynamics and Testing.
QualificationsStart Date of Posting: 03/19/2026
End Date of Posting: 04/03/2026
Position Type: On-site
Location: Whitakers, NC
$134,534 to $140,000
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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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