DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the Supply Planning Coordinator – Level II determines material quantities and order dates required to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. The role supports effective supply execution by initiating and expediting purchase or production orders, collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensuring material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Reports all work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards.
• Complies with all Cummins HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Actively participates in required HSE training and initiatives.

Quality

• Follows applicable standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures.
• Performs quality checks on material planning master data (e.g., lead times, order quantities) to support Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
• Works with Quality teams to disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner.

Delivery & Supply Planning

• Initiates purchase orders and work orders to support demand plans.
• Participates in allocation calls with Sourcing Managers, suppliers, and Cummins entities to understand constraints and impacts.
• Works with suppliers to reduce lead times and order quantities while balancing supply and demand.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain Planners to reposition excess inventory to locations with supporting demand.
• Provides accurate and timely updates on inventory availability and backorder recovery plans.
• Manages part change requests and ramp-up/ramp-down activities to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Reconciles order boards for critical suppliers, critical parts, and past-due orders on a routine basis.
• Supports supplier improvement initiatives to enhance performance metrics.
• Documents, communicates, and follows up on action items impacting plan execution.
• Takes ownership and accountability for supplier schedules supporting end-customer needs.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Communicates effectively within the assigned team and with cross-functional support teams.
• Completes training and personal development aligned with business requirements and career goals.
• Participates in improvement projects related to quality, safety, process efficiency, and material flow.
• Demonstrates required proficiency in core competencies and remains flexible to perform additional duties as needed to meet business goals.
• This role requires working during US business hours (5 PM – 2 AM IST).
• Night shift allowance and transportation facilities are provided.
• Candidates must be willing and able to operate independently and as part of a global team.

Work Schedule: Night Shift (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST)

Shift Benefits: Night Shift Allowance; Pickup and Drop facilities within PMC & PCMC jurisdiction

RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills and Competencies

• Effective Communication – Develops and delivers clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under challenging conditions.
• Manages Complexity – Analyzes complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Applies continuous improvement and efficient process thinking.
• Materials Planning System Utilization – Uses materials planning systems as the primary tool to manage supply and demand, leveraging root cause analysis to address exceptions; uses tools such as Excel as needed.
• Part Change Control Management – Implements engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP) – Applies PFEP principles across end-to-end supply chain planning and execution.
• Master Supply Scheduling – Supports alignment of procurement, production, and replenishment planning with manufacturing capabilities.
• Materials KPI Management – Interprets KPIs to assess performance gaps, understand customer impact, and drive improvements.
• Values Differences – Recognizes and values diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in Supply Planning and/or Material Planning.
• Experience handling external suppliers is required.
• Intermediate level knowledge gained through training or on-the-job experience.

Technical Skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with materials planning systems and supply chain processes is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E.) or MBA in Operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent secondary education is required at a minimum, as per applicable regulations.
• This role requires working during US business hours (5 PM – 2 AM IST).
• Night shift allowance and transportation facilities are provided.
• Candidates must be willing and able to operate independently and as part of a global team.

Work Schedule: Night Shift (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST)

Shift Benefits: Night Shift Allowance; Pickup and Drop facilities within PMC & PCMC jurisdiction

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2423505

Relocation Package Yes

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.