**DESCRIPTION** **Key Responsibilities:** + Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain. + Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system. + Use common processes, tools, and information systems. + Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and action plans. + Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area. + Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks. + Work closely with stakeholders, both internal and external, to develop short-term tactical improvements. + Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain. + Participate in functional process improvement teams. + Collaborate with North America vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely material availability. + Handle critical ~40 suppliers and manage 1000+ parts. **Qualifications:** + College, university, or equivalent degree required. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Skills:** + Proficiency in using MRP systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle). + Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting and optimizing stock levels. + Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to manage material flow efficiently. + Good English communication skills (both speaking and writing). + Learning attitude. **Competencies:** + **Communicates Effectively** : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. + **Customer Focus** : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. + **Drives Results** : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. + **Global Perspective** : Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. + **Manages Complexity** : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. + **Optimizes Work Processes** : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. + **Materials Planning System Utilization** : Using the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans, taking long-term corrective action on exception messages and other alerts based on root cause analysis. + **Part Change Control Management** : Evaluating and implementing engineering change requests to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. + **Plan for Every Part (PFEP)** : Using PFEP principles to ensure delivery of the right part at the right time in the right quantity to the right place. + **Master Supply Scheduling** : Establishing and maintaining a valid Master Production Schedule for a family of products. + **Material Planning** : Using advanced tools to make decisions related to parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis. + **Materials KPI Management** : Operating in relation to recent or historical outputs to determine next steps to drive improvement and assess gaps to the supply chain performance. + **Values Differences** : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Experience:** Minimum 7 years of experience in material planning and procurement. Experience in handling critical suppliers and managing a large number of parts. Proficiency with SAP, Oracle and Kinaxis is preferred. Strong understanding of forecast material planning, supply chain challenges, and working with global suppliers. Experience working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful procurement strategies. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred. **Office Hours:** + 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (IST) **Job** Supply Chain Planning **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2412451 **Relocation Package** Yes