• Job Description

  Req#: R0000274209

  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 Purpose:
  Position is accountable to establish, administer and implement activities required to support customer requirements. This includes but is not limited to material procurement, material requirement planning and capacity requirement planning and ordering objectives.

  
  Nature & Scope:
  This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is accountable for identifying requirements, developing plans and facilitating the fulfillment of all demand streams for assigned purchased parts. Collaborates with Buyers and production personnel to identify and communicate supplier capacity issues in support of internal customer demand.

  
  Principle Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for managing purchased material requirements and taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels. Includes development and maintenance of planning data with MRP, order release process and coordination with buyers on capacity.

  • Collaborate with Buyer and Supplier Development Engineer on ordering technique and communication of shortage as well as coordination with Manufacturing Production Scheduler on demand and status.

  • Focal point for purchased material commitments, follow up with supplier deliveries, and schedule changes. Investigate schedule delays, establish and communicate revised schedules. When constraints exist, work with the business to prioritize enterprise requirements based on need. Reschedule purchased material commit dates and provide input to Buyer on supplier delivery performance.

  • Maintain data accuracy in the BAAN system (e.g., ensure dates are current, part set-up, lot sizes, etc.).

  • Actively involved in the change configuration process and responsible for establishing purchased part implementation dates. Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain and change control personnel to ensure an on time successful change implementation. Monitor revision changes of purchased parts into supermarkets with Supplier, Supplier Development Engineer and Production Scheduler in Manufacturing, work with Buyer as necessary to amend contract to incorporate revisions.

  • Responsible for drop ship logistics for OV make complete parts (e.g., castings to a machine house or processing supplier).

  • Provide supplier schedule information for NPI on specific assigned parts.

  • Actively involved in projects in support of business objectives: cost reductions, inventory reduction initiatives, lead-time reduction, lean manufacturing and 6-sigma; at a senior level may champion and / or lead projects. Support demand simulations.

  
  Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience.

  • Must have strong scheduling and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

  • Requires knowledge of inventory and planning and a basic understanding of manufacturing operations, with product and commodity knowledge preferred.

  • Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Computer / system skills / MS Office skills, with an emphasis on MS Excel and ERP systems

  • Requires a strong tie to internal customers to effectively interface with internal customers to drive achievement of production needs and facilitate ongoing feedback between the buyer and the client.

  • This position requires a solid understanding of the Demand / Supply Chain Process and Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Solar and our suppliers.

  • Maintain and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.

  Preferred Skills:

  • Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience.

  • APICS certification and knowledge of basic 6 Sigma principles.

  Summary Pay Range:

  $76,542.00 - $114,814.00

  Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

  Benefits:

  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)

  Disability benefits

  Life Insurance

  Parental leave

  Healthy Lifestyle Programs

  Employee Assistance Programs

  Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

  Tuition Reimbursement

  Career Development

  *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

  Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

  Posting Dates:

  September 25, 2024 - October 9, 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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• About the company

  Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.,

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