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Utilize Lean Standards in everyday assignments and analysis including Line Balancing, PFEP, Value Stream Mapping, Process FMEA's, Control Plans, engineering studies, and resource requirement sheets. Provide leadership and support to Continuous Improvement initiatives at the plant level. Develop and update existing headcount analysis tools. Prepare engineering studies to ensure operational processes are reflected accurately. Measure standard time and challenge for reductions. Serve as the main point of contact for capacity, process improvement tasks, and standard time inquiries. Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement business solutions. Manage the engineering function for assigned projects. Make informed decisions related to the purchase or lease of capital equipment. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research required. Experience in logistics/warehousing/manufacturing facility environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Visio, and Project Management software essential. Hands-on experience with supply chain applications such as WMS, TMS, OMS, and SCM. Experience in working and leading multicultural teams. 5-7 years of experience required. Strong fundamental knowledge about Quality Control and its best practices essential.,

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and maintaining daily supply chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. The role ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met efficiently while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery metrics. Key Responsibilities: Execute the daily operational planning process for designated functional areas. Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks. Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans. Develop strategies within the planning system to optimize supply chain signals and performance. Monitor, adjust, and maintain accurate planning system parameters. Use advanced planning systems and tools (such as Excel, BI dashboards) to support data-driven decisions. Drive inventory optimization through safety stock management and supplier collaboration. Implement and manage Master Production Schedules aligned with customer demand and production capabilities. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements and long-term strategic planning. Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and functional process improvement teams. External Qualifications and Competencies Technical Competencies: Materials Planning System Utilization: Use planning systems to manage supply/demand and resolve exceptions. Part Change Control Management: Implement engineering changes while minimizing obsolete inventory. Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Ensure timely and accurate delivery of parts across the supply chain. Master Supply Scheduling: Align procurement, production, and replenishment schedules with customer needs. Material Planning: Leverage advanced tools for decision-making around part availability and inventory. Materials KPI Management: Interpret and act on KPIs to drive performance improvements. Skills and Competencies: Must Have: Strong learning agility; demonstrated recent learning of new systems or processes. Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking ability under pressure. Proficient written and verbal communication in English. Deep expertise in material planning and supplier procurement. Hands-on experience in managing material availability, resolving shortages, and ensuring supplier commitment. Proficient in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing SMART action plans. Preferred / Nice to Have: Working knowledge of allocation and constraint planning. Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP). Experience in inventory optimization and managing safety stock strategies. Exposure to managing 3040 critical suppliers and 1,000+ parts in a plant environment. Tools & Systems: Materials Planning Systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), Advanced Excel, BI Dashboards. Key Competencies (Cummins Capabilities): Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise, audience-tailored communication. Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. Drives Results: Consistently achieves targets, even in challenging environments. Global Perspective: Understands and incorporates global business nuances. Manages Complexity: Solves complex issues with a systematic and analytical approach. Optimizes Work Processes: Continuously seeks efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborates: Works well with others to achieve shared goals. Develops Talent: Helps others grow and succeed. Ensures Accountability: Owns outcomes and takes responsibility. Values Differences: Embraces and leverages diverse perspectives. Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position Qualifications: Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Required) Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience in material planning, procurement, or production planning (Mandatory) Demonstrated success in reducing inventory and implementing supply chain improvements (Preferred) Experience working in a manufacturing plant with high part volume and supplier base (Nice to Have) Additional Details: Shift: EMEA Shift Hybrid role

Company Profile: Join Gemba Concepts Innovate, Transform and Lead At Gemba Concepts, we dont just consultwe transform businesses worldwide. Since 2014, weve been optimizing operations, streamlining supply chains, and driving profitability for 350+ companies across industries like Automotive, FMCG, Textiles & Apparel, and Engineering. With a team of 200+ dedicated members, we bring a global presence while maintaining a personalized, on-site approachembedding ourselves within client operations to drive real impact. Whether in India or beyond, we solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results. If you're passionate about problem-solving, efficiency, and operational excellence, Gemba Concepts is the place to grow, innovate, and make a global impact. Ready to elevate your career? Join us today! Location: Asia, UAE & Africa Job Description : - Evaluate shop floor/business flow condition at customer end. - Develop strategy for improvement using best manufacturing practices. - Verify result. - Design sustenance mechanism. Desire Candidate Profile : - Should be master of all concepts of Lean Manufacturing - Data analytic - Good communication skills - Should be able to convince customer - Good follow up skills - Client management - Flexible to travel - Production planning, Costing, Inventory management, ERP - Should be able to analyze a problem & provide solution Job Requirements : - Bachelors/Masters Degree in Engineering with specialization in Mechanical, Industrial or Production Engineering or related field. - Extensive experience in Lean deployment and Kaizen event leadership / facilitation. - 6 Sigma Black Belt certification a plus or any problem solving tool know-how. - Proficiency in Microsoft Project. - Knowledgeable in key Lean / Continuous Improvement disciplines (ie. Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Line Balancing, Visual Management, Lean Daily Management, 5S, Kanban, SMED, PFEP, TPM, Heijunka, Problem Solving, FMEA, etc.). - Outstanding facilitation and problem solving skills. - Must be self-directed, well organized and have good follow-up skills. - Excellent written and oral communication & presentation skills. - Strong leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority. - Solid PC skills including proficiency in all MS Office application.

To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in one or more functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management, or order fulfillment. Ensures internal and external customers' expectations and requirements are met. Key Responsibilities: Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain. Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system. Use common processes, tools, and information systems. Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and action plans. Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area. Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks. Work closely with stakeholders - internal and/or external to develop short-term tactical improvements. Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain. Participate in functional process improvement teams. RESPONSIBILITIES Qualifications: Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Competencies: 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. Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Global perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens. Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Optimizes work processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Materials Planning System Utilization: Uses the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans taking long-term corrective action on exception messages and other alerts based on root cause analysis; occasionally refers to adhoc tools such as Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS, etc. in performing problem solving, while leveraging the materials planning system as the primary tool in day-to-day operations. Part Change Control Management: Evaluates and implements engineering change requests (obsolescence, supersessions, new part release, etc.) to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Uses PFEP in planning, designing, and management of systems and processes within a facility to ensure delivery of the right part at the right time in the right quantity to the right place, which in turn guarantees smooth operations; applies PFEP principles on the end-to-end supply chain with particular attention to the relationships between master data management, materials planning parameters, engineered material flows, transport management, and warehouse management. Master Supply Scheduling: Establishes and maintains a valid Master Production Schedule for a family of products, which meets customers expectations and requirements while maximizing operational efficiency; validates procurement scheduling, production scheduling, and replenishment planning are aligned to manufacturing and assembly assets for conversion. Material Planning: Uses advanced tools (e.g., Advanced Planning Command Centre, Business Intelligence (BI) Dashboards, etc.) to make decisions related to parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis. Materials KPI Management: Operates in relation to recent or historical outputs as compared to expectations of the organization to determine next steps to drive improvement; assesses gaps in supply chain performance against the expectation of achieving target deliverables; interprets KPIs to understand end-customer impact; strategically balances trade-offs to influence one KPI while minimizing the impact on others. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Skills: Functional Skills: Material Planning / Supplier Procurement (Must have): Manages all aspects of the material plan based on requirements across the regional/global network. Manages accuracy of aggregate supplier schedules onto suppliers. Actively manage Supplier performance, identifying any aspect of suboptimal performance, driving accountability for improvement actions. Know-how of Material Availability/Shortage issues (Must have): Actively manage Supplier commitment. Ensure material is made available through LT into the region. Managing exceptions . Execute RCA on KPI misses and ensure these are converted into SMART plans (Must have). Worked on Inventory Reduction (Preferred). Knows use of Safety stocks (Preferred). Allocation Planning/Constraint planning (Nice to have). System use (Oracle/SAP) (Nice to have). Enterprise Skills: Learning attitude (Must have learned something new in recent past). Prioritization & Working under pressure (Must have). Communication (Basic level). Preferred Industry Backgrounds: Manufacturing, Automotive (Preferable). Language Skills: Business English (written and oral).