Under general supervision, determines the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand. Expedites purchase or production orders as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
Reports any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard.
Complies with HSE standards, policies, procedures & regulations.
Engages in HSE training.
Quality
Follows applicable standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures.
Performs quality checks on material planning master data (lead time, order quantities, etc.) taking action to support Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
Works with Quality to disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner.
Delivery
Initiates purchase and work orders to support the demand plan.
Participates on allocation calls with Sourcing Manager, supplier, and other Cummins entities to understand nature and impact of constraints.
Works with suppliers to reduce lead time and order quantities balancing supply with demand.
Collaborates with Supply Chain Planners across the organization to reposition excess inventory to locations with supporting demand.
Provides accurate, timely updates specific to inventory availability and back order 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 the Deliver Supplier Improvement Process initiative to improve performance metrics.
Documents, communicates, and follows-up on action items impacting the ability to execute the plan.
Takes ownership and accountability for delivery of supplier schedules that supports end Customer needs.
Demonstrates the target level of proficiency in core competencies.
Remains adaptable and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to meet business goals.
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