Career Area:
Logistics
Job Description:
At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Prove Design Project Coordinator.
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're *committed* to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions.
We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25)
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Accountable for coordinating the release, ordering, and procurement of all prove design material, including production parts, attachments and test engines
Receive requirements for prove design parts from the design section via Web Prove Design (WPD) and engineering order forms
Discuss requirements with the engineering design personnel to obtain mutual agreement on such things as date and quantity required, material availability or material substitutions, design requirements and design changes to facilitate manufacturing, and supplier capabilities
Maintain close and continuous contact with suppliers, both outside and at Caterpillar facilities
Analyze an average of 150 WPD orders on a monthly basis along with the material movement for an average of 300 part numbers. Responsible to follow material to the Prove Design Crib and instruct the crib personnel regarding the correct disbursement in and out of the crib
Responsible for the movement of the material to the end user, including scheduling the necessary transportation and for coordination to get related installation material routed to the appropriate location for testing in a field environment
Arrange for and/or deliver new or additional parts as needed. The material could move to another supplier, inspection hold area, the field or the Met Lab, moving many times prior to going to the end user
Each coordinator is responsible for a different engineering product client. Value is added through knowing what to do to make the process work efficiently and knowing how to handle situations where the process will not yield the result
Also works with Purchasing and Manufacturing to discuss problems relative to timely procurement of parts and materials. Problems may be of a technical nature relating to projects (e.g. can a part be manufactured within the company; can a supplier furnish the parts quicker and/or less expensive, etc.) They will consider the machine burden involved and where available, tooling required, supplier capabilities, lead-time, short lead-time orders, past due orders and print/engineering drawing related problems
Actively participate on NPI program teams for procuring prove design material
Manage the completion of your own work assignments and coordinate work with others
Challenged to quickly and correctly identify problems, which may not be obvious. Solve problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions
Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Part Quality, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
2 + years of technical school and/or an Associate's degree; or equivalent experience
Previous work experience in Global Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics or a product design and development group
Top Candidates will also have:
Previous experience working with suppliers
Knowledge of various operating, and inventory management systems; the ability to read blueprints; familiarity with engineering data systems, as well as packaging and pricing knowledge
International shipping process familiarity
Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information:
This position does not offer relocation
This position requires 10% or less travel
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
