Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

About the role

Manages, develops, and implements supply chain planning and order management projects of varying complexity and size. Partners with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, establish plans and timelines, manage risks and resources, and deliver sustainable solutions. Acts as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, and related supply chain processes while driving continuous improvement and change management initiatives across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple supply chain planning and order management projects from initiation through successful completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, and business objectives.

• Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and performance measures.

• Deploy Order Management initiatives and projects in line with agreed objectives, priorities, and timelines.

• Partner with business stakeholders, IT, supply chain, and global cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable global order management solutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management , EDI, Release Management (RLM), processing rules, CUM management, forecasting solutions, and data management.

• Provide expertise across key EDI transactions, including Planning (830), Sequenced (866), Shipping (862), Purchase Orders (850), Order Acknowledgment (855/865), Shipment Notification (856), and Invoicing (810).

• Act as an Order Management process owner, supporting the end-to-end flow from source systems through order fulfillment at plants.

• Develop project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, and resource plans; monitor progress and take corrective action to ensure timely delivery.

• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks and issues; work with stakeholders to develop alternatives and effective solutions.

• Monitor and communicate project status, key risks, dependencies, issues, and performance to project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Plan and monitor project budgets, resources, and other project requirements to support effective execution.

• Identify and assign appropriate resources to project activities and provide guidance and coaching to team members throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support user training, adoption, and change management activities associated with new processes, systems, and solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve supply chain performance, process efficiency, customer experience, cost, inventory, and delivery outcomes.

• Conduct research and analysis to support project decisions and solution development.

• Document project outcomes, lessons learned, process knowledge, and best practices and share them across teams.

• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams across different time zones to achieve project and business objectives.

• Build strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders and ensure solutions address business and customer needs.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes , particularly Order Management and the integration of information, products, and services from source systems through fulfillment.

• Preferred knowledge in Salesforce CPQ Tool.

• Hands-on or strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS Order Management .

• Strong project planning, scheduling, scope, resource, budget, issue, and risk management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed commitments and timelines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information and develop practical solutions.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage different audiences across business and technical teams.

• Experience supporting change management, user training, and implementation of new processes or systems.

• Strong business acumen and financial awareness, with the ability to understand business drivers and make informed decisions.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.

• Customer-focused approach with the ability to develop and deliver solutions aligned with customer and business requirements.

• Ability to manage conflict constructively and resolve project issues with minimal disruption.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.

• Ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultural differences in a global working environment.

• Strong documentation, presentation, and project reporting skills.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and application of project management tools, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required; preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, order management, or related functional areas.

• Experience working in a global, cross-functional business environment is preferred.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2435734

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No