The Role
Plan and coordinate daily supply chain operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning and order fulfillment. Monitor suppliers, balance constrained supply, optimize planning parameters and master data, lead daily planning activities, collaborate cross-functionally on tactical improvements, analyze KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve service levels and reduce disruptions.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for Cummins West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Hybrid 3 days on site, 37.5 hours
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Plan, coordinate, and maintain daily supply chain operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor supplier commitments and performance, proactively identifying supply risks and implementing mitigation plans to prevent disruptions to production and customer deliveries.
- Balance constrained supply across multiple sites, making informed trade-off decisions to optimize inventory, protect critical production schedules, and meet customer commitments.
- Optimize planning parameters, master data, and system settings to improve forecast accuracy, planning stability, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and reduce reactive expediting.
- Lead daily planning activities to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues, implementing preventive actions that minimize operational disruptions and improve service levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to develop and implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements that enhance supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
- Analyze supply chain KPIs, identify performance improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and process optimization projects.
- Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain Planners by promoting standardized processes, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the supply chain.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment, with a strong understanding of production constraints, supplier capabilities, inventory management, and supply-demand balancing.
- Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, APCC) to manage material planning, demand, supply, and planning exceptions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform root cause analysis, and translate insights into actionable process improvements.
- Ability to manage complexity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic supply chain environment.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high service levels, building strong internal and external relationships, and driving continuous improvement.
Education/ Experience:
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.
- Intermediate level of experience required.
Skills Required
- College, university, or equivalent degree
- Intermediate level of supply chain planning experience
- Proven experience in manufacturing or supply chain planning environment
- Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, APCC)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
- Ability to manage complexity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders
- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to high service levels
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and process optimization
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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