Material Planning Analyst

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Jiangsu, China ⋅ Wuxi City, Jiangsu, China

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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 DUTIES: 
Incumbent ensures the timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with suppliers to coordinate deliveries, shipping schedules and work schedules to meet facility production plans.  Using supplier collaboration technologies, collaborates with suppliers and operations to plan delivery of material for production.   

Actively collaborates with suppliers to perform root cause corrective actions to resolve quality and supplier performance issues.  This work may require planning for alternate manufacturing methods. 

This position analyzes established parts schedules and production requirements, converting requirements into appropriate piece parts, requisitioning the materials, regulating inventory levels and issuing work orders.  Analyzes engineering releases for changes and/or new releases and coordinates effective release dates to provide an efficient depletion of related existing stock items. 

Incumbent manages and performs supplier scheduling and implementation of engineering changes for the efficient manufacture of products and components.  This position supports supply chain performance efforts by monitoring and tracking supplier performance metrics. 

Incumbent performs work to improve point of use material availability, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.  Provides Material Planning expertise to facility functions in support of improving demand variability, forecast credibility and usability for production planning.

 

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: 
1. Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles 
2. CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
3. APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired 
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
5.College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is require

Posting Dates:

八月 6, 2024 - 十月 25, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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Caterpillar

Website: https://caterpillar.com/

Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1925

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering