About this role
Under general supervision, the Supply Planning Coordinator – Level II determines material quantities and order dates required to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. The role supports effective supply execution by initiating and expediting purchase or production orders, collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and ensuring material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
- Reports all work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards.
- Complies with all Cummins HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Actively participates in required HSE training and initiatives.
Quality
- Follows applicable standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures.
- Performs quality checks on material planning master data (e.g., lead times, order quantities) to support Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Works with Quality teams to disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner.
Delivery & Supply Planning
- Initiates purchase orders and work orders to support demand plans.
- Participates in allocation calls with Sourcing Managers, suppliers, and Cummins entities to understand constraints and impacts.
- Works with suppliers to reduce lead times and order quantities while balancing supply and demand.
- Collaborates with Supply Chain Planners to reposition excess inventory to locations with supporting demand.
- Provides accurate and timely updates on inventory availability and backorder recovery plans.
- Manages part change requests and ramp-up/ramp-down activities to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Reconciles order boards for critical suppliers, critical parts, and past-due orders on a routine basis.
- Supports supplier improvement initiatives to enhance performance metrics.
- Documents, communicates, and follows up on action items impacting plan execution.
- Takes ownership and accountability for supplier schedules supporting end-customer needs.
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Communicates effectively within the assigned team and with cross-functional support teams.
- Completes training and personal development aligned with business requirements and career goals.
- Participates in improvement projects related to quality, safety, process efficiency, and material flow.
- Demonstrates required proficiency in core competencies and remains flexible to perform additional duties as needed to meet business goals.
- This role requires working during US business hours (5 PM – 2 AM IST).
- Night shift allowance and transportation facilities are provided.
- Candidates must be willing and able to operate independently and as part of a global team.
Work Schedule: Night Shift (5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST)
Shift Benefits: Night Shift Allowance; Pickup and Drop facilities within PMC & PCMC jurisdiction
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Other facts
About Cummins
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
What you'll do
- The Supply Planning Coordinator – Level II determines material quantities and order dates to meet production schedules and customer demand. This role involves initiating purchase orders, collaborating with suppliers, and managing inventory to minimize excess and obsolete stock.
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