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 Title: Material Planning Manager

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford

Hours: 37.5 per week

Travel: 5%

Closing Date: 22nd August 2024

Job Reference: R0000268991

What you will do

The Material Planning Manager role is to lead a team to deliver & enhance customer satisfaction by being the first point of contact for MPN customers. The role requires assisting MPN customers with orders and the timely receipt of product whilst also driving best practices in the team and adding value across the network.

• Leading Common Goal Agreements with Customers and determining action plans for improvements.
• Providing support to expedite orders whilst handling customer problems with professionalism and diplomacy to deliver an exceptional Customer Experience.
• Responsibility for ensuring the timely receipt of inbound material from other MPN Nodes and the management of Premium Freight from these Nodes.
• Responsible for ensuring the continued success of MPN kitting for the Aftermarket.
• Lead process improvement projects across the CSA team, employing Lean techniques and enhancing use of systems and technology.
• Leading and developing a team to deliver on our commitments.

What you will have

• Customer Focus: Knowledge of how to align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Industry & Product Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry groups, component and product groups.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
• Negotiating: Ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations.
• A team player who leads by example and supports and motivates others to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or cross functional groups to achieve results.

College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or APICS CPIM or CSCP

Understanding of Supply Chain and MRP

National Certification highly desired.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

Able to work independently with minimal direction.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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