**DESCRIPTION** The Demand Planning Specialist will coordinate the creation of Demand Plans for use in Integrated Business Planning within each small to mid-sized business and/or Line of Business. This role leads the development of rolling 36-month forecasts and supports the 5-year demand forecast to facilitate strategic and aggregate planning processes. The specialist liaises and consults with Sales, Marketing, Brand/Product Organizations, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure a robust demand planning process and collaborates with the Demand Control Leader to analyze near-term order trends and their impacts on longer-term forecasts. Key Responsibilities: + Maintain the integrity of the Demand Plan and promptly implement corrective actions to ensure stability; escalate issues as necessary. + Manage cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure dependable and efficient demand management, including daily operations. + Use knowledge of Business/Customers/Markets/Products to challenge Demand Plan assumptions effectively and improve the robustness of the plan. + Drive assumption management in the demand planning process. + Lead continuous improvement projects aligned with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction, leveraging common processes, tools, and information systems. + Support corporate demand management initiatives and lead the global business unit demand planning process to ensure alignment. + Manage consolidated sales projections for volumes and financial implications in monthly demand planning and strategic planning processes. + Collaborate cross-functionally to support the annual operating planning process. + Create common demand management processes and procedures through collaborative business partner relationships. + Strategically and tactically address daily problem-solving and continuous improvement opportunities to meet performance targets. + Develop, understand, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs). + Manage, coach, and develop staff, setting goals for training, development, performance, and career planning. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Essential Experience:** + Proficiency in demand management and understanding of Integrated Business Planning processes. + 9 years of experience in relevant roles. + 6S Green Belt certification or willingness to train. **Desirable Experience:** + Expertise in project management and understanding of supply chain processes. + Knowledge of the aftermarket business. **Knowledge and Skills:** + Expertise in Power BI and macros. + Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional, global teams. + Data analytics proficiency to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, generate insights, and present data-driven conclusions. + Problem management skills to minimize adverse impacts through proactive problem prevention. + Market analysis and forecasting skills to interpret data, identify trends, and create actionable insights. + Strong understanding of integrated business planning and the ability to champion preparation cycles and reviews for informed decision-making. + Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity, delivering effective problem-solving and clarity in uncertain situations. **Competencies:** + **Balances Stakeholders:** Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. + **Builds Effective Teams:** Creates strong-identity teams with diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. + **Business Insight:** Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals. + **Communicates Effectively:** Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences. + **Manages Ambiguity:** Operates effectively even in uncertain situations. + **Manages Complexity:** Simplifies complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. + **Data Analytics:** Leverages statistics, visualization, and problem-solving approaches to extract meaningful patterns and drive business insights. + **Problem Management:** Controls the lifecycle of problems, preventing incident recurrence. + **Market Analysis & Forecasting:** Conducts market research, identifies trends, and formulates unbiased projections for business segments. + **Integrated Business Planning:** Synthesizes information to identify and address potential issues, supporting effective decision-making. + **Values Differences:** Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:** **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** + Undergraduate degree required or equivalent experience. + Green Belt certification preferred. **Job** Marketing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2409617 **Relocation Package** No