Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid)

Job Description

Supply Chain Planner – Leeds (Hybrid)

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Location: Leeds

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Business Unit: Corporate (BSCRP_CUST) Category: Procurement / Supply Chain Hours: 37.5 per week (Full‑time)

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Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite

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Contract Type: Contract

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Role Overview

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As part of planned leave cover, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support the Cummins Sales & Services site in Leeds. The role focuses on supplier performance, inventory optimisation, and daily operational planning across a complex global supply network.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Supplier Performance Management — Manage a diverse global supplier base, driving Class 1 & 2 escalations and continuous improvement activity.

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• Service Level & Inventory Management — Maintain and improve customer service levels while managing inventory targets and balancing supply/demand.

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• Daily Operational Planning — Oversee critical daily supply chain processes, identifying and eliminating potential failures before they impact operations.

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• Preventative Supply Chain Practices — Champion proactive planning to reduce expediting and prevent continuity issues.

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• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work with data teams, integrators, and operational stakeholders to optimise planning parameters and resolve network exceptions.

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• Continuous Improvement (CI) — Lead short‑ and mid‑term tactical improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.

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Required Skills & Experience

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• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or equivalent professional experience.

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• Strong background in planning, analytics, and supplier performance management.

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• Experience managing Class 1 & 2 supplier escalations and driving CI activity prior to escalation.

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• Understanding of TCO, network exception management, and inbound materials tracking.

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• Ability to work with data teams to identify and optimise key planning parameters.

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• Proven track record of delivering both individual and team results within a supply network.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

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• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

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• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment.

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• Familiar with Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies.

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• Able to balance tactical execution with strategic supply chain thinking.

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