Job Summary

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling
indirect materials and packaging materials to support uninterrupted production
operations. This role ensures material availability aligned with production
requirements, optimizes inventory levels, coordinates with suppliers and
cross-functional teams, and drives supply chain stability while maintaining
compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities Material Planning & Procurement
* Plan and manage procurement of indirect materials and finished goods
packaging materials to support production schedules.
* Process, monitor, and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely material
availability.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet supply
requirements.
* Monitor procurement signals and adjust planning parameters as required to
support business needs.
* Build and maintain safety stock levels for critical runner parts and long
lead-time components.
* Support Annual Operating Plan (AOP) activities and supply planning
initiatives.





Inventory Management & Warehousing
* Manage indirect inventory planning, control, and optimization activities.
* Ensure availability of materials in FPC zones as per production requirements.
* Oversee warehousing, storage, issuance, and replenishment of indirect
materials.
* Manage chemical storage in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory
requirements.
* Drive inventory accuracy and support inventory reduction initiatives without
impacting production.

Supply Chain Coordination
* Conduct and participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to review
inventory status, supply risks, and action plans.
* Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, delivery performance, and
inventory management.
* Support supplier improvement initiatives and maintain effective supplier
relationships.
* Coordinate part change management activities while minimizing excess and
obsolete inventory.

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📌 Supply Planning Coordinator (India)
🏢 Cummins
📍 India