Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).
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) .
As a Material Requirement Planning Manager, you supervise the material planning and functions for the facility, ensuring material availability and Point of Use (POU) availability and drive disciplined inventory systems usage and collaboration with material suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Plans and directs the material planning and material logistic functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs. Interfaces with Operations, Business Resources, Global Purchasing, Suppliers, Logistics, Engineering, and worldwide CAT facilities
Plans, initiates, and maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers. Includes managing inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage/surplus exception, supplier follow-ups, negative on-hands, daily delivery performance, and Request to Scrap Surplus Material (RSSM)
Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning involving multiple facilities or extremely complex material flow plans. Implements complex supplier and interplant material supply plans. Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs. Works directly with facility Supply Chain Planning Engineers to create the plan for every part. Incumbent provides leadership and integration support in the development of material logistics plans, working closely with multiple supply chain functions, including IRA, supply chain performance, logistics and operations. Incumbent acts as a liaison between external suppliers, supply chain performance and supply chain planning to drive optimized flow plans and to support increased material velocity. Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders. Acts as a subject matter expert to support facility Sales and Operations Planning, and actively participates in facility Sales and Operations planning
Leads projects driving the implementation of improved supply-base management. Provides high level of supplier relationship management leadership. Leads facility projects that identify and implement methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillar's technological, communication, material delivery, financial management, and quality needs. Leads project teams implementing supplier-quality improvement efforts, Six Sigma projects and Lean events as required
Selects, trains and assists direct reports while providing career guidance and opportunity for added experience and training, Supervises Supply Chain Development program participants, ensuring a robust developmental experience in alignment with the standard rotation requirements. Develops staff skills by focusing on evaluative/analytical thinking, innovative approaches to problem solving and team building. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation and direct reports
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time
Basic Requirements:
Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge/Experience understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or minimum of 5 years equivalent experience
Advanced knowledge and experience in production scheduling and capacity management
Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP (SAP/Mach1) & MRC
5 years of Supply Chain experience
Knowledge and/or experience in material planning/control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics
The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
Top Candidates will also have:
CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired
Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
Able to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to develop and deploy creative/original solutions to very complex problems
Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
Solid product knowledge and advanced understanding of supply base utilization
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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 www.Caterpillar.com/careers .
Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
