Supply Chain Planner

Company: CIPS
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Location: Bradford
Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Planning for Cummins West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hybrid 3 days on site, 37.5 hours In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Plan, coordinate, and maintain daily supply chain operations across materials, production, inventory, logistics, demand planning, and order fulfillment to ensure continuity of supply and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor supplier commitments and performance, proactively identifying supply risks and implementing mitigation plans to prevent disruptions to production and customer deliveries.
  • Balance constrained supply across multiple sites, making informed trade-off decisions to optimize inventory, protect critical production schedules, and meet customer commitments.
  • Optimize planning parameters, master data, and system settings to improve forecast accuracy, planning stability, end-to-end supply chain visibility, and reduce reactive expediting.
  • Lead daily planning activities to identify and resolve potential supply chain issues, implementing preventive actions that minimize operational disruptions and improve service levels.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to develop and implement short- and mid-term tactical improvements that enhance supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze supply chain KPIs, identify performance improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and process optimization projects.
  • Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain Planners by promoting standardized processes, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the supply chain.Proven experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment, with a strong understanding of production constraints, supplier capabilities, inventory management, and supply-demand balancing.
  • Experience using ERP or advanced planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, APCC) to manage material planning, demand, supply, and planning exceptions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform root cause analysis, and translate insights into actionable process improvements.
  • Ability to manage complexity, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic supply chain environment.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high service levels, building strong internal and external relationships, and driving continuous improvement., College, university, or equivalent degree required.
  • Intermediate level of experience required.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026