Supply Chain Planner

For the Cummins site in Peterborough were looking for 5 Supply Chain Planners to support the team.
This is a fulltime 6 month assignment with the possibility of extension.
For the initial training period (approx. 3 weeks) candidates will be working onsite 5 days per week.
After that this will become a hybrid role (3 days per week onsite)

Working hours: Mo-Fri flexible office hours.

- Experience with ERP or MRP systems is required.
- Experience with Supplier Management is required.
- SAP Experience would be advantageous but is not mandatory
- Experience in Manufacturing Supply Chain is not mandatory but would be a big plus experience in automotive sector is not required.
- Good Excel skils are required
- Must be numerically capable
- Must have good communication skills

Responsibilities:
Under general supervision supports creation of master production schedule and material plan needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.

Candidates will be trained in the use of MRP systems (Material Requirement Planning systems) and Master Production Scheduling Systems.
At least one internship or equivalent work experience in a Supply Chain role is required.

Job Summary:
To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials production inventory logistics demand management or order fulfillment.
Ensures internal and external customers expectations and requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:
Use common processes tools and information systems.
Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks
Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short term tactical improvements.
Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain Participate in functional process improvement teams

Qualifications and Competencies
Competencies:
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Global perspective - Taking a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens.