The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations across one or more functional areas such as materials planning, production, inventory management, logistics, demand management, customer service, and order fulfillment. This role ensures internal and external customer expectations are consistently met through effective planning, risk mitigation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, operational execution, and the ability to work effectively within a global supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily operational planning activities within assigned supply chain functional areas.
- Develop and maintain planning system strategies to improve planning signals and supply chain performance.
- Monitor, maintain, and adjust planning system parameters to support operational efficiency and inventory optimization.
- Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify performance gaps, improvement opportunities, and corrective action plans.
- Identify potential supply chain risks and disruptions and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational impact.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive short-term tactical improvements and ensure continuity of supply.
- Utilize common processes, tools, and information systems to support standardized supply chain operations.
- Drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain using planning systems and analytical tools.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional process improvement teams.
- Support materials planning, replenishment planning, procurement scheduling, and production scheduling activities.
- Manage engineering change requests, part supersessions, obsolescence, and new part releases while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to improve material flow, warehouse management, transportation management, and supply chain efficiency.
- Utilize advanced planning and reporting tools such as BI Dashboards, Advanced Planning Command Centre, Excel, SQL, and other analytical systems to support decision-making and root cause analysis.
- Work effectively with international suppliers and global teams to support business requirements and customer commitments.
Skills And Competencies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Results-oriented approach with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Ability to manage complex situations, analyze data, and solve problems efficiently.
- Strong understanding of supply chain planning systems and material planning processes.
- Knowledge of Master Supply Scheduling, Material Planning, PFEP, and KPI management.
- Continuous improvement mindset with focus on optimizing work processes and operational efficiency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities using data-driven insights.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and global business environment.
- Adaptability and collaboration skills to work across cross-functional teams and external partners.
Experience
- 7–10 years of experience in supply planning and material planning.
- Experience working with external international suppliers and global supply chain operations.
- Minimal to intermediate level experience in supply chain systems, inventory optimization, and operational planning processes.
Work Schedule & Benefits
- Night Shift: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST
- Night Shift Allowance provided
- Pickup and Drop facilities available within PMC & PCMC jurisdiction
Qualifications
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.
- Additional certifications or licensing may be required to comply with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel required; SQL knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team environment.
- Willingness to work in Night Shift schedule (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST).
Job Supply Chain Planning
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2429956
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
