Supply Planning Coordinator
Cummins
Oshkosh, WIPosted Discovered via the company's careers siteMatch locked
Business Operations
About the role
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
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Communicate clearly and proactively
with suppliers, planners, sourcing teams, and internal stakeholders, tailoring your message to different audiences and ensuring alignment on priorities, risks, and recovery plans.
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Maintain a strong customer-focused mindset
by understanding how material availability, inventory decisions, and supplier performance impact end customers and delivering solutions that support customer commitments.
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Drive results and take ownership
by proactively resolving supply constraints, following through on action items, and consistently meeting delivery, inventory, and service-level objectives, even under challenging circumstances.
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Effectively manage complexity
by analyzing large amounts of supply chain data, balancing competing priorities, identifying root causes, and making sound decisions when faced with conflicting information.
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Continuously optimize work processes
by identifying inefficiencies, improving planning practices, standardizing processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance.
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Leverage Materials Planning Systems as your primary tool
to manage supply and demand, monitor exception messages, perform root cause analysis, and use supporting tools such as Excel and databases to strengthen decision-making.
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Develop expertise in PFEP, Master Scheduling, and Part Change Management
to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, successfully execute engineering changes, and minimize excess or obsolete inventory during product transitions.
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Use KPI-driven decision making and value diverse perspectives
by monitoring key supply chain metrics, understanding trade-offs between performance measures, collaborating across functions and cultures, and incorporating different viewpoints to achieve the best business outcomes.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience
- Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
Preferred:
- • Manage and schedule inventory
- • Analyze supply and demand patterns
- • Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments
- • JDE Edwards ERP Experience
- • Oracle ERP Experience
- • ERP Experience
- • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and supply chain software;
- • APICS, CPIM, CPSM, CMRP, LEAN, or similar
Hourly Rate: $23.46 - $35.19/hr
Job
Supply Chain Planning
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Office
ReqID
2437049
Relocation Package
Yes
100% On-Site
No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
Skills
excel
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