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.
Role Definition
As a Supply Chain Planning Analyst on the KK Material Planning team, you perform both operational and tactical work to meet plant material deliverables. You will be responsible for building relationships with your supply base, managing the procurement of Purchase Finished Material from the worldwide supply base, working with supply base to deliver parts on time.
Responsibilities
Performing tasks to improve inbound material flow
Participating/leading continuous improvement projects
Investigating root cause and performing corrective actions to resolve material issues
Providing tactical management of inventory levels and supporting daily operations
Working with cross functional teams including but not limited to engineering, operations, logistics, warehouse, purchasing
Resolving grief reports and proactive demand planning
Supplier recovery planning
Freight cost management
Supplier relationship management
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Problem Solving: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Project Management: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Procurement: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
Additional Information
This position will close 9/27/2024 at 11:59 pm.
The location for this position is East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
Caterpillar embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model, requiring onsite work 3 days per week.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position may require
Employee benefit details
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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Posting Dates:
September 20, 2024 - September 29, 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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