Supply Planning Coordinator

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Supply Planning Coordinator determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand and expedites purchase or production orders as appropriate. This position supports the 1st Shift team at Cummins Inc.’s facility in Oshkosh, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted supply to meet customer demand by initiating purchase and work orders, maintaining supplier schedules, and proactively managing inventory availability and back‑order recovery plans.
• Improve supplier delivery performance by participating in allocation discussions, reconciling critical order boards, tracking action items, and supporting supplier improvement initiatives to increase reliability and responsiveness.
• Optimize inventory levels and material flow by balancing supply with demand, reducing lead times and order quantities, and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory during product transitions.
• Strengthen material planning accuracy by performing quality checks on master data such as lead times, order quantities, and PFEP requirements to support effective planning and execution.
• Reduce supply chain disruptions by collaborating with suppliers, sourcing teams, and planners across the organization to address constraints, reposition excess inventory, and mitigate material shortages.
• Drive successful product lifecycle transitions by managing part change requests and coordinating ramp‑up and ramp‑down activities that align supply with business and customer requirements.
• Promote operational excellence and compliance by adhering to HSE standards, quality procedures, and standard work processes while promptly reporting and addressing safety, quality, and operational concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team success by communicating effectively across functions, participating in improvement projects, completing required training, and supporting business goals through flexibility and accountability.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Clear, proactive communication with suppliers, planners, sourcing teams, and internal stakeholders, tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Strong customer‑focused mindset, understanding how material availability, inventory decisions, and supplier performance impact end customers.
• Result‑driven ownership, proactively resolving supply constraints and consistently meeting delivery, inventory, and service‑level objectives.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of supply‑chain data, balance competing priorities, identify root causes, and make sound decisions under conflicting information.
• Continuous process optimization through identification of inefficiencies, standardization, and support of improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Materials Planning Systems to manage supply and demand, monitor exceptions, perform root‑cause analysis, and leverage supporting tools such as Excel and databases.
• Expertise in PFEP, Master Scheduling, and Part Change Management to ensure right‑time material availability and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• KPI‑driven decision making and appreciation of diverse perspectives, monitoring key supply‑chain metrics and collaborating across functions and cultures.

Education and Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent secondary education. Equivalent experience may satisfy the education requirement. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Some work experience and intermediate‑level knowledge obtained through training or on‑the‑job experience are required.

Preferred Experience and Technical Skills

• Experience managing and scheduling inventory.
• Ability to analyze supply and demand patterns.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environments.
• Experience with JDE Edwards ERP, Oracle ERP, or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and supply‑chain software.
• Knowledge of APICS, CPIM, CPSM, CMRP, LEAN, or similar methodologies.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $23.46 – $35.19 per hour.