Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid

Supply Chain Planner – Leeds (Hybrid)

Location:

Leeds

Business Unit:
Corporate () Category:
Procurement / Supply Chain

Hours:

37.5 per week (Full‑time)

Working Pattern:
Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite

Contract Type:
Contract

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management — Manage a diverse global supplier base, driving Class 1 & 2 escalations and continuous improvement activity.
• Service Level & Inventory Management — Maintain and improve customer service levels while managing inventory targets and balancing supply/demand.
• Daily Operational Planning — Oversee critical daily supply chain processes, identifying and eliminating potential failures before they impact operations.
• Preventative Supply Chain Practices — Champion proactive planning to reduce expediting and prevent continuity issues.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work with data teams, integrators, and operational stakeholders to optimise planning parameters and resolve network exceptions.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) — Lead short‑ and mid‑term tactical improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong background in planning, analytics, and supplier performance management.
• Experience managing Class 1 & 2 supplier escalations and driving CI activity prior to escalation.
• Understanding of TCO, network exception management, and inbound materials tracking.
• Ability to work with data teams to identify and optimise key planning parameters.
• Proven track record of delivering both individual and team results within a supply network.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Familiar with Six Sigma or similar CI methodologies.
• Able to balance tactical execution with strategic supply chain thinking.