Material Planner

We are looking for a talented Material Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking System Facility in Morristown, TN.

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Lead Material Planning & Execution by managing end-to-end material planning and execution for assigned product families, ensuring materials are available to support production and customer demand.
• Balance Supply and Demand by aligning material supply with customer requirements, inventory strategies, production schedules, and operational needs to maintain continuity.
• Monitor Supply Chain Performance by tracking customer demand, inventory levels, work-in-process (WIP), capacity, and outside processing activities to identify and address potential risks.
• Drive Risk Mitigation & Recovery Plans by proactively addressing material shortages, supplier delays, capacity constraints, and other disruptions to minimize impact on production and customer commitments.
• Enable Proactive Communication by identifying and communicating supply and delivery risks to customers and internal stakeholders before commitments are impacted.
• Collaborate Across Functions by partnering with Production, Purchasing, Supply Continuity, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, suppliers, and planning teams to execute material plan adjustments and resolve issues.
• Manage Supplier Performance by maintaining supplier schedules and commitments, supporting constrained supply allocation, monitoring supplier performance, and escalating risks to prevent operational disruptions.
• Improve Supply Chain Effectiveness by identifying opportunities to enhance material flow, inventory visibility, planning accuracy, supplier performance, and key operational metrics while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Leverage Strong Analytical Skills to interpret large datasets, identify trends, evaluate risks, and translate data into actionable priorities and recovery plans.
• Demonstrate Material Planning & Inventory Expertise with a strong understanding of inventory management, WIP control, production planning, material flow, and materials planning systems to ensure reliable supply chain performance.
• Utilize Advanced Excel & Planning Tools by effectively using Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and data analysis) and planning systems to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Communicate & Collaborate Effectively by clearly conveying shortages, constraints, recovery actions, and delivery expectations while partnering across multiple functions, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Drive Results with Ownership & Accountability by managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, maintaining strong follow-through, staying organized, and independently driving issues to resolution.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.

Master’s degree preferred, particularly in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.