Material planner

Description

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We are looking for a talented Materials Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for the Components Business Segment in York, SC.

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

To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment.

Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met.

Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.

Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.

Use common processes tools, and information systems.

Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.

Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.

Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.

Work closely with stakeholders - internal and / or external to develop short-term tactical improvements.

Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.

Participate in functional process improvement teams.

Skills

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.

Master Supply Scheduling - Establishes and maintains a valid Master Production Schedule for a family of products, which meets customers’ expectations and requirements while maximizing operational efficiency;

validates procurement scheduling, production scheduling, and replenishment planning aligned to manufacturing and assembly assets for conversion.

• Materials KPI Management - Operates in relation to recent or historical outputs as compared to expectations of the organization to determine next steps to drive improvement;
• assesses gaps to the supply chain performance against the expectation of achieving target deliverables; interprets KPIs to understand end-customer impact;

strategically balances trade-offs to influence one KPI while minimizing the impact to others.

Materials Master Data Management - Determines the source of master data (bill-of-material, disposition code, planner code, etc.

Materials Planning Parameters - Aligns parameters (minimum order quantity, multiple order quantity, lead time, part cost, etc.

to balance the supply and demand plans while stabilizing the supply chain; runs changes to parameter settings in the planning environment and analyzes the impact on customer delivery and inventory.

Materials Planning System Utilization - Uses the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans taking long-term corrective action on exception messages and other alerts based on root cause analysis;

occasionally refers to ad-hoc tools such as Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS, etc. in performing problem-solving, while leveraging the materials planning system as the primary tool in day-to-day operations.

Part Change Control Management - Evaluates and implements engineering change requests (obsolescence, supersessions, new part release, etc.

to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Plan for Every Part (PFEP) - Uses PFEP in planning, designing, and management of systems and processes within a facility to ensure delivery of the right part at the right time in the right quantity to the right place, which in turn guarantees smooth operations;

applies PFEP principles on the end to end supply chain with particular attention to the relationships between master data management, materials planning parameters, engineered material flows, transport management, and warehouse management.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

B.S. or B.A. in the applicable field.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Onsite in York, SC.

2 years of work experience in a supply chain role.

Bachelor's degree and experience in material planning.

Excellent Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas), and analytical skills.

Great people and team skills.

Experience with overseas shipments is a must.

Knowledge of Oracle is preferred, but not required. Must have experience in MRP systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience, range : $65,600 - $98,400 . Please note that the salary range provided is a good-faith estimate of the applicable range.

The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical / Dental / Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and / or expression, or other status protected by law.

Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING

Primary Location United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill-US, SC, York, Railroad Ave Mfg

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting May 22, 2024, 12 : 00 : 00 AM

Unposting Date Jun 5, 2024, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Organization Cummins Meritor

Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

Relocation Package Ineligible

Req ID : 240003YV

Last updated : 2024-05-22

Salary : $65,600 - $98,400