Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Job Summary:

Manages, develops, and implements project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure a successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads multiple projects from inception to completion; facilitates project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each project; works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals; designs project plan, develops timeline, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against performance goals and timeline. Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues. Monitors and communicates project status to project team. Plans and monitors project budget, conducts research and analysis; provides input into the design and development of project plans and timelines. Manages project risk; uses quality tools to identify areas of risk; works with others on the team and outside the team to identify alternatives or solutions. Documents and shares team learnings with other teams; draws on other project team experiences to enhance the success of the project. Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project Sponsor and other stakeholders on status of specific projects and assignments. Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish various project tasks; guides and coaches team members through various stages of the project; provides developmental feedback to team members.

Competencies:

Financial acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible.

Project Resource Management - Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively.

Project Schedule Management - Manages the planned schedule using the recommended schedule management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.

Project Scope Management - Manages a list of project deliverables (scope) using the recommended project management tools and processes to ensure that the project includes all the work required and only the work required to complete the project successfully.

Supply 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.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

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

Experience:

Intermediate level of experience required. 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

This role will lead and deliver supply chain transformation programs by managing multiple cross-functional projects from inception through to completion. It partners with business and functional stakeholders to drive operational excellence, standardization and continuous improvement across supply chain disciplines such as, Strategy, Planning, Procurement & Warehousing, while ensuring alignment with enterprise supply chain objectives. In order to do this the successful candidate will be responsible to:

• Lead end-to-end execution of supply chain transformation programs comprising multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery against defined business outcomes.
• Drive global alignment to functional standards, processes, and transformation initiatives by connecting site-level needs with enterprise strategies.
• Facilitate project planning sessions to define scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success metrics.
• Establish and monitor project performance goals, ensuring alignment with financial, delivery, and schedule targets.
• Drive structured and transparent communication across operational, functional, and program teams to ensure clarity, readiness, and early risk identification.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies using standard tools; develop mitigation strategies and drive resolution.
• Plan and manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient execution.
• Enable data-driven decision-making by leveraging KPIs, analytics, and insights to balance trade-offs across supply chain metrics.
• Coach and guide project teams and other project managers; provide developmental feedback and share best practices across programs.
• Ensure complete and accurate project documentation and communicate progress to stakeholders and project sponsors. Experience
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, ideally within supply chain functions
• Strong knowledge of end to end supply chain processes through current/prior/adjacent roles; incl. demonstrable hands-on experience
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional projects or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in global, matrixed, and multicultural environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or equivalent experience required)
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Supply Chain is preferred but not mandatory.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2432450

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No