Material Planning Analyst
Caterpillar

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Description:

At Caterpillar's East Peoria, IL location, we manufacture and assemble Track-Type Tractors. In this role as a Logistics Analyst, you will report to the Material Requirement Planning Supervisor and will be primarily responsible for overseeing inventory storage utilization, optimizing storage efficiency, and improving facility operational results. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Work independently or with multi-functional teams to design and maintain replenishment strategies for production processes
• Manage the day-to-day Inbound Logistics Center (ILC) replenishment process and associated personnel
• Create/maintain all standard work for ILC replenishment
• Perform inventory counts as needed
• Perform all Shelf-Life Expiration Date (SLED) audits to adhere to Customer Acceptance Validation (CAV) requirements
• Gather and analyze data on facility demand and material consumption
• Lead all Planning and Forecasting (PF)-to-ILC/ILC-to-PF changes
• Lead or participate on cross-functional teams pursuing facility improvements
• Collaborate with other supply chain teams to benchmark best practices and implement improvements

Top Candidates Will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business from an accredited college/university preferred or equivalent supply chain/logistics experience
• Prior experience in SAP Mach1
• Previous experience in other Logistics/Supply Chain roles
• Demonstrated understanding of factory material flow and assembly production operations
• Knowledge of NPI and Engineering Change Processes
• Strong technical and data analysis skills
• Strong customer focus and ability to influence
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office programs

What Skills You Will have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.

Analytical Thinking:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Problem Solving:
• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Inventory Management:
• Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location.
• Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances.
• Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location.
• Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location.
• Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.

Logistics Management:
• Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.
• Works with logistics in a domestic environment.
• Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.
• Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.
• Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL (SS)

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

This position may require 5% travel

Sponsorship is not available

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:
November 20, 2024 - November 24, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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