Global Channel Readiness Senior Specialist at CUMMINGS INC

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Channel Readiness, Project Execution, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Process Improvement, Data Solutions, Customer Care, Ecosystem Readiness, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Training, Documentation, Feedback Gathering, Alignment

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary The Channel Readiness Specialist supports the timely execution of global and regional channel readiness and management processes. The role ensures effective communication between global, regional, and cross-functional teams while contributing to overall India channel effectiveness, including project execution, collaboration on initiatives, and driving ecosystem readiness across product, people, service, systems, and end-user requirements. Key Responsibilities Channel Readiness & Alignment Develop a strong understanding of the distribution channel, including capability levels, readiness challenges, dealer structures, OEM relationships, and channel types (independent, owned, or joint venture). Work toward achieving “ecosystem readiness” by ensuring alignment across product, people, service, systems, and end-user expectations. Identify and escalate readiness gaps during functional reviews and program discussions. Explain and advocate for the role of readiness in supporting end-customer satisfaction and protecting Cummins brand integrity. Program Support & Deliverables Represent the channel readiness voice throughout VPI (Value Package Introduction) and NPI (New Product Introduction) programs. Ensure timely delivery of Customer Care Parts, Information, Tools, and Training (PITT) requirements. Prepare and deliver documentation, status updates, issues, risks, and improvement proposals for various VPI/NPI programs. Co-own the global consolidation and communication of regional readiness data for product teams and regional stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication Collaborate closely with new product development teams and functional leaders to ensure alignment on product readiness requirements. Work with regional channel readiness teams to communicate expectations, gather feedback, and problem-solve issues. Support Global Channel Readiness Managers by responding to regional queries and connecting them with appropriate Cummins resources when needed. Organize regular and ad hoc forums, reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions between global and regional channel teams. Process & Tool Improvement Support the development and implementation of new processes, tools, and data solutions that improve the efficiency of global readiness. Contribute to initiatives that enhance India channel effectiveness, including local projects, collaboration efforts, and strategic improvements. Leadership & Culture Demonstrate Cummins leadership behaviors consistently and build strong relationships across global and regional teams. Uphold Cummins brand integrity by professionally addressing miscommunications, practical challenges, and misalignments. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The Channel Readiness Specialist supports global and regional channel readiness processes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams. Key responsibilities include identifying readiness gaps, representing channel readiness in product programs, and supporting process improvements.