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Supply Chain Coordinator - Level III - 1st shift

Cummins
Full-time
On-site
United States
Description

We are looking for a talented Supply Planning Coordinator- Level III to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Cummins Inc. facility in Starkville, MS 

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

  1. Promoting Safety: By reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards, and complying with HSE standards, you will help create a safer work environment. 
  1. Ensuring Quality: Performing quality checks on material planning master data and working with Quality to address non-conforming materials will support high standards and efficient processes. 
  1. Optimizing Delivery: Initiating purchase and work orders, and collaborating with suppliers to balance supply and demand, will ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials. 
  1. Managing Inventory: Repositioning excess inventory and managing part change requests will help minimize excess and obsolete inventory, ensuring efficient use of resources. 
  1. Improving Supplier Performance: Supporting the Deliver Supplier Improvement Process initiative will enhance supplier performance metrics, contributing to overall operational efficiency. 
  1. Effective Communication: Keeping all stakeholders informed with accurate, timely updates on inventory availability and back order recovery plans will ensure smooth operations. 
  1. Team Collaboration: Communicating effectively within your team and with support teams, and participating in improvement projects, will foster a collaborative and productive work environment. 
  1. Continuous Learning: Engaging in training and personal development will help you stay aligned with business requirements and achieve your career goals, contributing to your growth and the company's success. 


Responsibilities

Competencies: 
 

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

  1. Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone is on the same page and understands their roles and responsibilities. 
  1. Customer Focus: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This customer-centric approach will help you gain trust and ensure satisfaction. 
  1. Results-Driven: Consistently achieve results, even under challenging circumstances. Your ability to stay focused and deliver on commitments will be crucial. 
  1. Complexity Management: Make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. This skill will help you navigate and manage the intricacies of the role. 
  1. Process Optimization: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. This will help you streamline operations and enhance productivity. 
  1. Materials Planning System Utilization: Use the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans, taking long-term corrective actions based on root cause analysis. Occasionally, you may need to use tools like Excel, Access, TOAD, or OMS for problem-solving, but the materials planning system will be your primary tool. 
  1. Part Change Control Management: Evaluate and implement engineering change requests to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. This ensures that changes are managed efficiently and effectively. 
  1. Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Apply PFEP principles to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, in the right quantity, and to the right place. This involves managing systems and processes within the facility and across the supply chain. 
  1. Master Supply Scheduling: Establish and maintain a valid Master Production Schedule that meets customer expectations and maximizes operational efficiency. Ensure alignment between procurement, production, and replenishment planning. 
  1. Materials KPI Management: Operate based on recent or historical outputs compared to organizational expectations. Assess gaps in supply chain performance and interpret KPIs to understand their impact on the end customer. Strategically balance trade-offs to influence KPIs while minimizing negative impacts. 
  1. Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This will help you build a more inclusive and innovative work environment. 


 

Education: 

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. 
 
College, University or equivalent degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. 
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
 
Experience: 
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience in an equivalent field such as materials planning, production scheduling, manufacturing, or inventory control. 



Qualifications
  • Oversee system alignments between customer and CMI
  • Review and action short term critical needs
  • Maintain system integrity 
  • Monitor and setup expedites as needed
  • Position will be full time on site at CSLC (Cummins Starkville Logistics Center) at maturity