Cummins India•5h ago
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Supply Chain Analyst
Pune, India
Full Time
Mid Level
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
As a Supply Chain Analyst at Cummins India (Pune), you will leverage analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. You will be responsible for analyzing performance metrics, identifying operational bottlenecks, and developing actionable recommendations to optimize the organization's end-to-end supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized analytical support across various functional areas within Supply Chain Planning.
- Utilize common process tools and information systems (e.g., Materials Planning System) for robust supply chain analysis while ensuring data integrity.
- Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including forecast bias, variation, and trends, to identify improvement opportunities and define action plans.
- Actively participate in Six Sigma projects and broader supply chain improvement initiatives.
- Ensure analytics and reporting are capable, repeatable, and derived from existing business systems like the Advanced Planning Command Centre (APCC) and BI Dashboards.
Technical Competencies & Systems:
Materials Planning System Utilization: Manage supply and demand plans within the primary system, taking corrective action on exceptions. Leverage ad-hoc tools such as Excel, Access, TOAD, and OMS for advanced problem solving.
- Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Apply PFEP principles to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, focusing on master data management, material flows, transport, and warehouse optimization.
- Data Analysis: Extract, transform, model, and interpret planning data to support value-driven decision-making and troubleshooting.
- Inventory Optimization: Use analytics algorithms to determine optimal inventory levels within constraints (warehouse space, delivery requirements) supporting Cummins' global strategy.
- KPI Management: Strategically balance trade-offs between KPIs while minimizing negative impacts on others; assess gaps against organizational targets and interpret data for end-customer impact.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Develop forecast analysis based on monthly forecast data to support IBP reviews.
- Perform exception analysis for regional demands, highlighting significant variations requiring attention.
- Maintain consolidated demand datasets ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail for cross-functional collaboration.
Working knowledge of demand planning, forecasting techniques, and supply chain principles.
Understanding of forecast accuracy metrics is preferred.
Experience or exposure to IBP/S&OP processes is a strong advantage.
Competencies:
Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear communications tailored to diverse audiences.
- Drives Results: Achieves objectives consistently, even under challenging circumstances.
- Global Perspective: Approaches issues with a broad, global lens.
- Manages Complexity: Effectively solves problems by making sense of complex and contradictory information.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses on efficient processes and continuous improvement.
Educational Requirements:
As a Supply Chain Analyst at Cummins India (Pune), you will leverage analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. You will be responsible for analyzing performance metrics, identifying operational bottlenecks, and developing actionable recommendations to optimize the organization's end-to-end supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized analytical support across various functional areas within Supply Chain Planning.
- Utilize common process tools and information systems (e.g., Materials Planning System) for robust supply chain analysis while ensuring data integrity.
- Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including forecast bias, variation, and trends, to identify improvement opportunities and define action plans.
- Actively participate in Six Sigma projects and broader supply chain improvement initiatives.
- Ensure analytics and reporting are capable, repeatable, and derived from existing business systems like the Advanced Planning Command Centre (APCC) and BI Dashboards.
Technical Competencies & Systems:
Materials Planning System Utilization: Manage supply and demand plans within the primary system, taking corrective action on exceptions. Leverage ad-hoc tools such as Excel, Access, TOAD, and OMS for advanced problem solving.
- Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Apply PFEP principles to ensure the right part is delivered at the right time, focusing on master data management, material flows, transport, and warehouse optimization.
- Data Analysis: Extract, transform, model, and interpret planning data to support value-driven decision-making and troubleshooting.
- Inventory Optimization: Use analytics algorithms to determine optimal inventory levels within constraints (warehouse space, delivery requirements) supporting Cummins' global strategy.
- KPI Management: Strategically balance trade-offs between KPIs while minimizing negative impacts on others; assess gaps against organizational targets and interpret data for end-customer impact.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Develop forecast analysis based on monthly forecast data to support IBP reviews.
- Perform exception analysis for regional demands, highlighting significant variations requiring attention.
- Maintain consolidated demand datasets ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail for cross-functional collaboration.
Working knowledge of demand planning, forecasting techniques, and supply chain principles.
Understanding of forecast accuracy metrics is preferred.
Experience or exposure to IBP/S&OP processes is a strong advantage.
Competencies:
Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear communications tailored to diverse audiences.
- Drives Results: Achieves objectives consistently, even under challenging circumstances.
- Global Perspective: Approaches issues with a broad, global lens.
- Manages Complexity: Effectively solves problems by making sense of complex and contradictory information.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Focuses on efficient processes and continuous improvement.
Educational Requirements:
Company
Cummins India
Cummins India is a leading engine manufacturer and power solutions provider, renowned for its global footprint in diesel technology, manufacturing excellence, and commitment to innovation across diver...
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