DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

This role applies developing business process, warehouse operations, and project management skills within the supply chain and logistics function. The position supports both internal plant warehouses and external/customer-facing warehouses , ensuring alignment of capacity, inventory, and service levels with business and customer demand. The role manages defined portions of warehouse improvement and logistics projects, provides operational and administrative support, and contributes to continuous improvement, safety, and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Warehouse Operations (Internal & External)

• Plan and manage overall warehouse operations, layouts, and material flow for internal plant and external/customer-facing warehouses.
• Ensure warehouse capacity and capabilities are aligned with production plans, business requirements, and customer demand.
• Oversee inventory management for raw materials, finished goods, consumables, and indirect items in coordination with the Buying team.
• Monitor and control stock levels; oversee cycle counts, API, reconciliation, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage plan fulfillment, dispatches, and deliveries from customer-facing warehouses.
• Ensure on-time delivery and high service levels to external customers despite demand variability.
• Optimize storage utilization and warehouse layout to improve picking, dispatch speed, and overall productivity.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Safety, Environment) to enhance warehouse safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all warehouses.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for storage and handling of hazardous or controlled materials.

People & Resource Management

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse teams, including Cummins employees, 3PL partners, supervisors, and indirect procurement staff.
• Plan manpower requirements, shift schedules, and performance management activities.
• Secure and deploy resources effectively to meet operational and project objectives.

Project & Process Management

• Serve as a resource on warehouse, logistics, and supply chain improvement projects.
• Apply basic project management knowledge to manage defined project scope, schedule, resources, and risks.
• Identify, track, and resolve project issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and communicate project status, timelines, and deliverables to stakeholders and project managers.
• Assist with budget planning, cost tracking, research, and analytical support.
• Document project learnings and share best practices across teams.
• Maintain project documentation, notes, databases, and performance measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications

• Demonstrated role competence in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• This position may require licensing or authorization for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Communicates Effectively – Delivers clear, audience-appropriate communication across multiple channels.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity – Analyzes complex and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems effectively.
• Plans and Aligns – Prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys people, time, and budget efficiently.
• Manages Conflict – Handles conflict constructively with minimal disruption.
• Values Differences – Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures.

Project Management Skills

• Project Issue & Risk Management
• Project Resource (Expense & Headcount) Management
• Project Schedule Management
• Project Scope Management

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimal level of relevant work experience required in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or project coordination.
• Experience working with internal and external warehouses, 3PL partners, or customer-facing operations is an advantage.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2424104

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.