Material Planning Analyst
Caterpillar
Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:
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Job Description:
As a Material Planning Analyst you will schedule, plan and oversee, production and delivery processes.
Responsibilities/Job Duties
• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
• Communicate with supplier to ensure scheduled order lines are shipped to meet production needs
Top Candidates Will have:
• Associates degree
• Previous supply chain experience
What Skills You Will have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Relationship Management:
• Provides prompt and effective responses to supplier requests and interactions.
• Alerts own team to problems in supplier performance.
• Works with suppliers to address critical issues and resolve major problems.
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP):
• Evaluates considerations for synchronizing demand for products with production capabilities.
• Participates in sequencing work to meet targeted delivery dates for multiple and critical orders.
• Participates in setting parameters for reorders, min/max levels, lead days and job days.
• Coordinates capacity and materials planning for net demand within a planning period.
Transportation - MFG:
• Locates and interprets carrier costs, rates and time requirements.
• Identifies the various modes of transportation and their application.
• Describes the types, purpose and use of basic shipping documents
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Decatur IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
Travel will be up to 0-10%
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$79,800.00 - $119,760.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
April 23, 2025 - May 7, 2025Any 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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