at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 preform 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 Rough Material (Forgings and Castings) from the worldwide supply base, working with supply base to deliver parts on time for the customer.
The main function of a logistics planning analyst is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical planning analyst is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
Responsibilities
+ Examine documents, materials, and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
+ Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
+ Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
+ Performing tasks to improve inbound material flow
+ Investigating root cause and performing corrective actions to resolve material issues
+ 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
Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors
Supply Chain Management – MFG: Level Working Knowledge
Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
Logistics Management: Level Working Knowledge
Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
Analytical Thinking: Level Working Knowledge
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Business Process Improvement: Level Working Knowledge
Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
Additional Information
+ This position will close 6/28/2024 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.
+ This position may require less than 10% travel.
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:
June 20, 2024 – June 28, 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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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.
