Supply Chain Manager

Cummins•Frankfort, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for its CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in Frankfort, Kentucky. The role leads and optimizes end-to-end supply chain functions, including materials management, production planning, inventory control, logistics, demand management, and order fulfillment. It supports reliable service, quality, and delivery performance for internal and external customers. The position drives continuous improvement in alignment with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence standards; strengthens coordination across business units and supply chain functions; and addresses supplier constraints, operational disruptions, and capacity challenges. It uses KPI and operational data to improve performance, resolves issues affecting production and delivery, and develops employees through coaching, training, performance management, goal setting, and career development. A college, university, or equivalent degree is required. Significant experience is required, with 5–7 years of relevant experience preferred. Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Significant level of experience required.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, including inventory management, material planning, logistics, and customer fulfillment.
Effective communication, direction-setting, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze KPIs, operational trends, and planning data and take actions to improve performance.
Ability to coach, develop, and engage employees.

Nice To Haves

5–7 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize materials management, production planning, inventory control, logistics, demand management, and order fulfillment.
Meet internal and external customer expectations while maintaining service, quality, and delivery commitments.
Identify and implement process improvements aligned with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence standards.
Collaborate across business units and supply chain functions to improve planning, communication, and organizational consistency.
Address supplier constraints, operational disruptions, and capacity challenges in partnership with stakeholders.
Monitor KPIs and operational trends, analyze data, and implement corrective actions to improve supply chain performance.
Resolve supply chain issues to minimize disruption to production, inventory flow, and customer delivery.
Coach, mentor, and develop employees through goal setting, training, performance management, and career development.
Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, provide direction, remove obstacles, and foster collaboration.
Build employee capability, accountability, and engagement while creating an inclusive and trusting work environment.
Apply end-to-end supply chain expertise in inventory management, material planning, logistics, and customer fulfillment.
Use planning data and operational trends to balance competing priorities and improve performance and customer outcomes.
Manage planning disruptions, optimize work processes, mitigate risks, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.