At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the First Fit Planning team to ensure material availability and tracking.
- Company: Join Cummins, a global leader in power solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and hybrid work after training.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in materials planning with hands-on training and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about supply chain processes.
The predicted salary is between 15.38 - 15.38 £ per hour.
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote after initial 3-week onsite training)
Position Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract (with possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday - Friday, flexible office hours (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £15.38/hour (PAYE)
Are you an organized professional with a background in supply chain or logistics looking to develop your career with a global power leader? We are seeking a Material Planning - First Fit Expeditor to join the Cummins Generator Tech site in Peterborough. This role offers an excellent entry-point into materials planning within a world-class environment, starting with a comprehensive 3-week, 5-day onsite training program before moving to a flexible hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the First Fit Planning team, you will act as a key liaison to ensure material availability and tracking. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Shipment Validation: Actively validating shipment plans directly with suppliers to ensure alignment.
- Plan Maintenance: Developing and maintaining a rolling 5-day shipment plan to secure uninterrupted operations.
- Inbound PO Management: Supporting inbound Purchase Order tracking and monitoring shipments across multiple sites.
- Collaborative Reviews: Participating in daily and weekly review meetings to report on supply chain status and findings.
Core Competencies & Skills
- While previous planning experience is not strictly required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in the following areas:
- Materials Planning & Systems: An understanding of or willingness to learn materials planning software to manage supply/demand plans, alongside standard tools like MS Excel.
- Process & Parameter Optimization: An aptitude for principles like Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Master Supply Scheduling to ensure the right parts arrive at the right time.
- Problem Solving & Complexity: Ability to make sense of high-quantity or contradictory information to solve complex supply exceptions and minimize obsolete inventory.
- Soft Skills: Highly organized, strong attention to detail, customer-focused, and an effective communicator across multi-mode platforms.
Requirements
- Experience: 1-4 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, logistics, or an administrative tracking role is preferred.
- Education: High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Location Commute: Ability to work onsite in Peterborough 5 days a week for the first 3 weeks, and 3 days a week thereafter.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Material Planner employer: Construction, Property and Engineering
Cummins Generator Tech in Peterborough offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for Material Planners, with a strong emphasis on employee development through comprehensive training and flexible hybrid working arrangements. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities for growth within a global leader in power solutions, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in supply chain management.
Contact Details:
Construction, Property and Engineering Recruitment Team
