Material Planner

Cummins • Troy, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our Supply Chain Planning team at our Cummins Facility in Troy, MI.

Requirements

• Strong materials planning and inventory management expertise, with the ability to leverage MRP systems and planning tools to balance supply, demand, and inventory levels.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to interpret KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and make data-driven decisions that improve supply chain performance.
• Experience managing engineering and part changes, including new part introductions, supersessions, and obsolescence activities while minimizing excess inventory.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to build strong partnerships across suppliers, operations, planning, and other cross-functional teams.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and process optimization to deliver operational excellence.
• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.
• Ability to successfully manage responsibilities across multiple sites while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, in the right quantity, and to the right location.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and leverage different perspectives, cultures, and experiences to drive collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the right materials are available at the right time by balancing supply with production and operational demand, minimizing shortages and disruptions.
• Maintain accurate supplier schedules and proactively adjust orders to align with changing business requirements and inventory strategies.
• Identify potential supply constraints early, assess risks to production plans, and coordinate solutions to protect business continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.
• Partner closely with demand planning, supply planning, operations, and suppliers to respond effectively to changing volume and product mix requirements.
• Support inventory positioning and replenishment strategies that balance material availability with inventory efficiency and cost objectives.
• Analyze planning system exceptions, evaluate supplier capabilities, and implement adjustments that support both operational needs and supplier capacity.
• Interpret key performance indicators, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and provide insights that strengthen supply chain performance and planning accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level