Supply Chain Managers #IN1205

Cummins•Columbus, IN

9h•$105,600 - $158,400•Onsite

About The Position

Supply Chain Managers lead logistics, materials, production, inventory, demand management, and order fulfillment activities using supply chain management expertise. They analyze logistics data through methods such as data mining, data modeling, and cost-benefit analysis, and work with logistics management teams to optimize service levels, maintain supply chain efficiency, and minimize costs. The role leads continuous supply chain improvement projects aligned with business objectives and Functional Excellence, applying analytical methods to understand, predict, and control logistics operations and processes. It supports cross-functional business initiatives by configuring and deploying ERP systems, including Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Oracle 11i/12, to support timely, automated flows of supply chain data and product lifecycle information. Managers monitor supply chain workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, and system flows; assess inventory transactions and materials KPIs; and use Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI dashboards, and material planning to make decisions about parts availability, inventory optimization, and root-cause analysis. They apply risk assessment, Six Sigma methods, structured project planning, statistical tools such as Minitab, and cross-functional project management to solve complex problems and improve performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field; alternatively, a suitable combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Four years of experience as a Supply Chain or Materials Planner, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, or in a related position.
Experience in Supply Chain Management.
Experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Oracle 11i/12.
Experience leading Functional Excellence.
Experience with inventory control.
Experience with Materials KPI Management.
Experience with BI dashboards and material planning.
Experience conducting root-cause analysis and developing corrective action plans.
Experience with data management tools, including Minitab.
Experience with cross-functional project management techniques.

Responsibilities

Lead activities across logistics, materials, production, inventory, demand management, and order fulfillment.
Analyze logistics data using data mining, data modeling, and cost-benefit analysis.
Work with logistics management teams to optimize service levels, maintain supply chain efficiency, and minimize costs.
Lead continuous supply chain improvement projects aligned with business objectives and Functional Excellence.
Apply analytical methods to understand, predict, and control logistics operations and processes.
Support cross-functional business initiatives by configuring and deploying ERP systems, including Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning and Oracle 11i/12.
Monitor supply chain workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, and system flows.
Identify the scope and parameters of issues using industry knowledge and analysis of multiple perspectives.
Work with supply chain planners to forecast demand and create supply plans that ensure materials or products are available.
Monitor warehouse inventory transactions to assess receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.
Assess supply chain performance gaps against target deliverables using Materials KPI Management and interpret KPIs for their impact on end customers.
Use Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI dashboards, and material planning to support decisions about parts availability, inventory optimization, and root-cause analysis.
Assess risks, determine root causes and broader implications, integrate information, and define alternatives.
Apply analytical tools and Six Sigma methodologies to complete projects and solve complex problems.
Establish structured plans and document work to connect project objectives with activities and solicit customer feedback.
Analyze operational trends and develop corrective action plans to reduce defects, delays, and cost overruns.
Use data management tools, including Minitab, to conduct statistical tests and validate whether changes improve performance.
Apply cross-functional project management techniques to coordinate performance across regions, teams, and departments on complex projects and workflows, including product-specific planning and reviews.