Supply Chain Planner

Cummins•Troy, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Planner to join the Supply Chain Planning team at the CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in Troy, Michigan. The role executes daily planning activities across areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, and order fulfillment to meet business objectives and customer expectations. The planner develops and improves planning system strategies, uses KPIs and operational data to identify trends and corrective actions, and proactively addresses supply chain risks. The role monitors and adjusts planning parameters to optimize inventory, production efficiency, material and product flow, and on-time delivery. It also partners with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues, align priorities, and support short-term improvements, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree required.
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.
Expertise in material planning, master supply scheduling, PFEP principles, and planning system utilization.
Ability to use data, planning tools, and supply chain KPIs for problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Effective communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply continuous improvement principles and manage engineering and part changes.
Ability to collaborate across functions and support priorities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Execute daily planning activities across materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, and order fulfillment.
Develop and enhance planning system strategies to strengthen supply chain signals, improve visibility, and support accurate decision-making.
Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify trends, improvement opportunities, and corrective actions.
Identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop mitigation plans.
Monitor and adjust planning parameters to support inventory optimization, production efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align priorities, resolve issues, and drive tactical improvements.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve responsiveness, and enhance supply chain performance.
Maintain effective planning processes and reliable execution to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Apply material planning, master supply scheduling, PFEP principles, and planning systems to manage material availability, inventory, and service levels.
Use planning tools and KPIs to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, manage risks, and drive improvements across multiple sites.
Manage engineering and part changes and improve planning processes.
Balance priorities across multiple locations and collaborate with cross-functional teams.