Material Planner

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our Supply Chain Planning team at our Cummins Facility in Troy, MI .

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Material Planning & Availability: Ensure the right materials are available at the right time by balancing supply with production and operational demand, minimizing shortages and disruptions.
• Supplier Schedule Management: Maintain accurate supplier schedules and proactively adjust orders to align with changing business requirements and inventory strategies.
• Supply Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply constraints early, assess risks to production plans, and coordinate solutions to protect business continuity.
• Supplier Performance Excellence: Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, drive accountability, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with demand planning, supply planning, operations, and suppliers to respond effectively to changing volume and product mix requirements.
• Inventory Optimization: Support inventory positioning and replenishment strategies that balance material availability with inventory efficiency and cost objectives.
• Exception Management & Problem Solving: Analyze planning system exceptions, evaluate supplier capabilities, and implement adjustments that support both operational needs and supplier capacity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Interpret key performance indicators, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and provide insights that strengthen supply chain performance and planning accuracy.

• Strong materials planning and inventory management expertise , with the ability to leverage MRP systems and planning tools to balance supply, demand, and inventory levels.
• Analytical problem-solving skills to interpret KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and make data-driven decisions that improve supply chain performance.
• Experience managing engineering and part changes , including new part introductions, supersessions, and obsolescence activities while minimizing excess inventory.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to build strong partnerships across suppliers, operations, planning, and other cross-functional teams.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and process optimization to deliver operational excellence.

• Ability to successfully manage responsibilities across multiple sites while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, in the right quantity, and to the right location.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and leverage different perspectives, cultures, and experiences to drive collaboration and innovation.