Supply Planning Coordinator - Level II

Under general supervision, the Supply Planning Coordinator determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. This role involves expediting purchase or production orders, managing global stakeholders, and ensuring timely and accurate supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard.
• Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Engage in HSE training and initiatives.

Quality

• Follow standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures.
• Perform quality checks on material planning master data (e.g., lead time, order quantities).
• Collaborate with Quality teams to disposition non-conforming material promptly.

Delivery

• Initiate purchase and work orders to support demand plans.
• Participate in allocation calls with sourcing managers, suppliers, and other Cummins entities.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and balance supply with demand.
• Reposition excess inventory across locations with supporting demand.
• Provide timely updates on inventory availability and backorder recovery.
• Manage part change requests and ramp-up/ramp-down activities.
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers and parts.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives and document action items.
• Take ownership of supplier schedules to meet customer needs.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively within the team and across support functions.
• Complete training and personal development aligned with business goals.
• Participate in improvement projects related to quality, safety, and material flow.

Skills And Competencies

Core Competencies

• Communicates Effectively: Tailors communication to diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results: Achieves outcomes consistently, even under pressure.
• Manages Complexity: Analyzes complex data to solve problems effectively.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously improves efficiency and effectiveness.

Technical Competencies

• Materials Planning System Utilization: Uses planning systems and tools (Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS) for supply-demand management.
• Part Change Control Management: Implements engineering changes while minimizing excess inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Applies PFEP principles across the supply chain.
• Master Supply Scheduling: Maintains valid production schedules aligned with operational efficiency.
• Materials KPI Management: Interprets KPIs to drive supply chain performance improvements.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Values Differences: Appreciates diverse perspectives and cultures in the workplace.
• Global Stakeholder Management: Collaborates effectively across regions and functions.

Experience

• Requires some work experience and intermediate-level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
• Strong communication and supply chain knowledge are essential.
• Experience working with global stakeholders is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in supply chain or logistics preferred.
• May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.