Description
We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for Our Materials Department in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. This hybrid role is a 12-month placement.
Responsibilities
* Optimizing Inventory Management – Ensuring optimal stock levels by analyzing supply and demand trends, preventing overstock or shortages, and improving overall supply chain efficiency.
* Aligning Supply with Demand – Using statistical analysis to bridge the gap between demand forecasts and supply plans, ensuring stability and responsiveness in operations.
* Enhancing Data-Driven Decision-Making – Running simulations and impact assessments on planning parameter changes, providing actionable insights to improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Proactively Identifying Risks – Monitoring demand signals and stock levels to flag potential disruptions, allowing for timely corrective actions that minimize operational bottlenecks.
* Improving Cross-Functional Collaboration – Working closely with different teams to align supply chain processes, fostering better communication and efficiency across departments.
* Driving Continuous Improvement – Engaging in process improvement initiatives, quality checks, and best practice implementations to enhance operational effectiveness.
* Supporting Compliance & Safety Standards – Adhering to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, contributing to a safe and regulatory-compliant work environment.
* Developing Professional Growth & Expertise – Continuously improving skills through training and knowledge-sharing, staying ahead in supply chain planning and analytics.
Qualifications
* Education/Experience: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
* Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
Job Details
* Job: Supply Chain Planning
* Organization: Cummins Inc.
* Role Category: Hybrid
* Job Type: Office
* ReqID: 2420239
* Relocation Package: No
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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