VPI - Supply Planning Coordinator
Cummins
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- Location
- Columbus, IN
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Cummins
Automotive · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Ensure material availability by determining accurate order quantities and timing to support production schedules and customer demand.
- Initiate and expedite purchase and production orders to maintain supply continuity and minimize disruptions.
- Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, and cross-functional partners to proactively address constraints and improve delivery performance.
- Optimize inventory levels by balancing supply and demand, reducing lead times, and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Support Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives through master data accuracy checks and effective material planning practices.
- Drive timely resolution of non-conforming materials and critical supply issues to protect production and customer commitments.
- Provide clear, accurate updates on inventory availability, backorder recovery plans, and supplier performance to support informed decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by participating in quality, safety, material flow, and process enhancement projects while maintaining compliance with HSE and quality standards.
What you need
- 3–5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, production planning, or procurement.
- Experience supporting new product/program launches , preferably from development through production ramp-up.
- Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, BOMs, inventory planning, and demand/supply balancing.
- Experience managing materials across multiple suppliers, manufacturing sites, and/or contract manufacturers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demand, engineering changes, and launch schedules.
- MRP/ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
- BOM and material master management.
- Demand planning and forecasting.
- Capacity and lead-time analysis.
- Safety stock and inventory optimization.
- Purchase order and supplier delivery management.
- Shortage identification and resolution.
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and data analysis.
- Ability to create and maintain material readiness dashboards/KPIs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Present material and supply-chain issues clearly, facilitate problem-solving discussions, and develop and track effective corrective actions to resolve issues and support program launch objectives.
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Under minimal supervision and in accordance with Cummins Delegation of Authority Policy, determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. Expedites purchase or production orders as appropriate.