Supply Planning Coordinator

Under minimal supervision and in accordance with Cummins Delegation of Authority Policy, determines the quantity and timing of materials required to meet the master production schedule and/or independent customer demand. Initiates and expedites purchase or production orders as required to ensure material availability and customer delivery requirements are met. The role is responsible for monitoring supply and demand, managing material planning parameters, addressing supply constraints and exceptions, and collaborating with suppliers, sourcing teams, manufacturing, quality, and other supply chain stakeholders to optimize inventory and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision and in accordance with Cummins Delegation of Authority Policy, determines the quantity and timing of materials required to meet the master production schedule and/or independent customer demand. Initiates and expedites purchase or production orders as required to ensure material availability and customer delivery requirements are met. The role is responsible for monitoring supply and demand, managing material planning parameters, addressing supply constraints and exceptions, and collaborating with suppliers, sourcing teams, manufacturing, quality, and other supply chain stakeholders to optimize inventory and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supply & Materials Planning

• Determine material quantities and order dates based on demand, master production schedules, inventory levels, lead times, and supply constraints.
• Initiate purchase and work orders to support demand plans and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor materials planning systems for exception messages, alerts, shortages, past-due orders, and other supply risks.
• Perform root-cause analysis and take appropriate corrective actions to maintain alignment between supply and demand.
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers, critical parts, and past-due orders on a routine basis.
• Expedite purchase or production orders when required to support customer and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on inventory availability, shortages, and back-order recovery plans.

Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Participate in allocation and supply constraint discussions with Sourcing Managers, suppliers, and other Cummins entities to understand constraints and their business impact.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, optimize order quantities, and balance supply with demand.
• Take ownership and accountability for supplier schedules that support end-customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners and other stakeholders across the organization to reposition excess inventory to locations with supporting demand.