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Manages one or multiple shifts of warehouse operations including transportation and packaging. Provide safe working environment for all Cummins and contract employees. Ensure internal and external customer requirements are met through the Cummins Operating System.Key Responsibilities:\n Provides operations leadership and improvement focus for warehouse operations including transportation and packaging operations driving results, creating and monitoring measures, providing motivation, and setting expectations in safety, quality, production and cost. Communicates with customers, suppliers, shop floor, stakeholders, and staff. Leads annual operating plan, forecasts, and other measurements for Parts Distribution Center operations. Manage and develop supply chain capability; work with employees to set goals in training and development, performance, and career planning. Set the aim for the organization and ensure individual work plans are consistent with supply chain initiatives. Responsible for ensuring Cummins values are demonstrated in the site. This includes championing diversity, community involvement and right environment initiatives. Manage daily operations across functions to ensure a dependable and efficient supply chain. Lead continuous improvement projects that align with Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction and leverage common processes tools, and information systems. Support Corporate Supply Chain initiatives and lead the cross Business Unit planning processes to ensure intra-company alignment. Create common supply chain processes and procedures by establishing collaborative business partner relationships. Approach daily problem solving and continuous improvement opportunities strategically and tactically to achieve performance targets. Develop, understand and improve necessary Key Performance Indicators. Analyze operational trends and develop corrective action plans. Address supply chain failures promptly to ensure operations stability; escalate as appropriate. Prepare and manage an annual operating plan including expense resources, and capital. Manage, coach, and develop staff; work with employees to set goals in training and development, performance, and career planning. Competencies:Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.\nCollaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.\nCommunicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.\nCustomer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.\nDirects work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.\nDrives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.\nManages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.\nOptimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.\nCarrier Management - Supports and evaluates carrier performance through consistent monitoring of on time pick up, transit time and on time delivery measures to ensure fulfillment by published schedule and rated cost.\nMode Selection - Evaluates and selects appropriate transportation mode and equipment type by lane through shipment volume analysis against business requirements to provide optimal shipping method (balance cost, quality and time).\nTrade Knowledge Application - Applies knowledge of relevant trade regulations to Cummins processes and systems to minimize trade risks and costs.\nWarehouse Operations - Utilizes warehousing tools, systems, and methodologies to meet defined metrics for inbound and outbound operations of a warehouse.\nProject Management - Establishes and maintains the balance of scope, schedule and resources for a temporary effort (a “project”). Ensures results/impact from temporary effort are fully realized as possible.\nSupply Chain Knowledge - Influences, with the ability to concisely explain and/or elaborate on, the multi-disciplined and end-to-end integration of the flow of information, products, and services to achieve the desired result for the end customer within the first-fit or aftermarket business segments while balancing the tensions of inventory, cost, and delivery.\nValues differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.\nEducation, Licenses, Certifications:\nCollege, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related subject required. MBA preferred.\nThis position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.\nExperience:\nModerate level of relevant work experience required. \nJob Description: Order Fulfillment, Logistics & Packaging Leader Job Title\nOrder Fulfillment, Logistics & Packaging Leader\nFunctionSupply Chain\n LocationManufacturing Site (SEZ/DTA)\nReports ToSupply Chain Leader / Plant manager\nRole PurposeThis role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of Customer Order Fulfillment, Site Logistics, and Packaging Engineering for the manufacturing site. The position ensures reliable and cost-effective delivery performance by integrating order management, demand-supply alignment, logistics execution, and packaging design. The role drives customer satisfaction through on-time, damage-free delivery while continuously improving cost, sustainability, and operational efficiency.\nKey Responsibilities 1. Customer Order Fulfillment (End-to-End Ownership)Own the complete order lifecycle including:Sales order booking (RMA, drop shipment, FOC, scrap)\nOrder modification, release, and hold management\nCustomer order board preparation and reconciliation\n\nManage EDI execution and schedule alignment:Weekly schedule runs and manual scheduling\nReconciliation with customer demand signals\n\nEnsure master data and transaction accuracy:Customer part cross-reference\nOrder data integrity and system updates\n\nLead structured customer communication:Weekly operational calls\nProactive communication on risks, backorders, and supply commitments\n\nExpectation: Zero surprises to customers; high reliability and transparency\n 2. Demand-Supply Alignment & Performance ManagementAnalyze and drive performance on:Forecast vs actual alignment\nBackorders, past dues, and fulfillment gaps\n\nOwn key Customer Order Management metrics:On-Time Delivery (OTD)\nBackorder and past due reduction\n\nPrepare and present:Weekly dashboards and execution reviews\nMonthly site reviews and leadership updates\nExecutive summaries and escalation inputs\n\nExpectation: Strong control tower visibility with data-driven decisions\n 3. Logistics Management (Inbound & Outbound)Plan and execute logistics operations for:Inbound material movements from suppliers\nOutbound finished goods deliveries to customers\n\nCoordinate closely with:Suppliers for dispatch readiness\nPlanners for prioritization and sequencing\nCustomers for delivery alignment\n\nDrive logistics efficiency through:Transport optimization and load consolidation\nReduction of premium freight and expedite shipments\n\nMonitor and act on:Transit time adherence\nException management and delay recovery\n\nExpectation: Right product, right time, at optimal logistics cost\n 4. Packaging Engineering & Optimization (Critical Ownership)Lead development of new packaging designs for:New product introduction (NPI)\nChanges in product configuration or customer requirements\n\nDrive packaging cost reduction through:Material optimization\nDesign simplification and reuse strategies\n\nIdentify and eliminate transit damage by:Root cause analysis of damage incidents\nRedesign of packaging solutions\nCollaboration with suppliers, logistics providers, and customers\n\nOptimize packaging for sustainability by:Reducing material usage and waste\nIncreasing recyclability and reuse\nSupporting compliance with environmental standards\n\nExpectation:\nDamage-free delivery + lowest packaging cost + sustainable design\n5. Pricing & Commercial GovernanceManage:Finished goods pricing updates through NFA processes\nScrap pricing cycles and revisions\n\nEnsure:Timely updates in systems\nClear communication to customers and stakeholders\n\n6. Customer Issue ResolutionLead resolution of:Customer returns and rejection cases\nShort receipt and delivery discrepancies\n\nCoordinate cross-functional teams for timely closure\nExpectation: Rapid resolution with strong ownership\n7. Cross-functional CoordinationAct as the single point of coordination between:Planning\nManufacturing\nLogistics/dispatch teams\nSuppliers and customers\n\nDrive alignment on:Order priorities and commitments\nShipment decisions, including premium freight\n\nExpectation: One version of truth for order execution\n8. Compliance & Continuous ImprovementEnsure adherence to:SCM ISO requirements\nInternal controls and NFA governance\n\nDrive continuous improvement in:Order management processes\nLogistics efficiency\nPackaging performance\n\n9. Reporting & GovernanceMaintain and update:SCM KPI dashboards\nASCENT and operations excellence metrics\n\nLead:Weekly execution reviews\nMonthly governance and performance discussions\n\nDeliver structured, insight-driven reporting\n Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-Time Delivery (OTD)\nBackorder and Past Due Reduction\nLogistics Cost per Shipment\nPremium Freight Reduction\nPackaging Cost per Unit\nTransit Damage Reduction\nForecast Accuracy\nCustomer Satisfaction (Responsiveness & Reliability)\nQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or related field\nMaster’s degree or supply chain certification preferred\nExperienceExperience in:Customer order management in manufacturing environment\nLogistics coordination and transportation management\nPackaging design, development, or optimization\n\nExposure to ERP systems and supply chain analytics\nExperience working with cross-functional and global teams\nKey CompetenciesCustomer Focus\nDrives Results\nDecision Quality\nAction Oriented\nCollaborates Effectively\nManages Complexity\nCommunicates Effectively\nPlans and Aligns\nCost Awareness\nContinuous Improvement Mindset\nImpact of the RoleEnsures predictable, reliable, and damage-free customer deliveries\nDrives cost efficiency across logistics and packaging\nStrengthens end-to-end supply chain integration\nEnhances customer satisfaction and trust\nSupports sustainability and ESG goals\n Success ProfileProactively identifies and mitigates delivery, cost, and damage risks\nDrives accountability across supply chain stakeholders\nEliminates firefighting through structured processes\nContinuously improves packaging, logistics, and execution performance","description_format":"text","description_chars":10958,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Logistics","Industrial Machinery","Automotive Components"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-15T12:01:53Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 847 · green card filings: 196","filings_12m":847,"filings_prev_12m":762,"green_card_filings_12m":196,"median_offered_wage_usd":105319,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0},{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker, Graduate Trainee)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker; 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