Inventory Planner

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About Us

The Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division has a diverse and global portfolio encompassing the brands Cat, MaK and SPM. Over 2500 employees in 25 countries deliver excellence in manufacturing, sales, services and operations to our customers.

The products and services of our business units Cat Oil & Gas, SPM Oil & Gas and Marine include engines, transmissions, pumps, flow iron, pressure control, carbon capture as well as systems integration and digital.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to support our SPM Oil & Gas parts business. This role is critical in ensuring optimal inventory availability, minimizing stock shortages, and improving overall inventory control to support revenue generation and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory planning, forecasting, demand management, stock optimization, and ERP-driven inventory control across multiple customer and operational sites. The position requires close collaboration with sales, operations, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to ensure the right parts are available at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain inventory accuracy using ERP systems.
• Support parts sales activities by ensuring timely availability of critical SPM Oil & Gas components.
• Develop and maintain forecasting and demand planning models to support business requirements.
• Identify stock shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Generate inventory reports and provide recommendations to improve stock control and inventory performance.
• Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, warehousing, and operations teams to ensure efficient inventory replenishment.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with internal inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Communicate inventory status, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Travel to multiple customer and operational sites as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Inventory Planning, Materials Planning, Demand Planning, or a similar inventory management role.
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or Syteline.
• Experience in forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization, and stock control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience within the Oil & Gas, Industrial Equipment, Aftermarket Parts, or Energy sectors.
• Experience managing inventory for high-value critical spare parts.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning and inventory management best practices.
• Understanding of service parts management and distribution operations.
• Experience supporting multiple operational or customer sites.

Key Competencies

• Inventory Management
• Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Supply Chain Planning
• ERP Systems (SAP/Syteline)
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Improved inventory visibility and control.
• Reduced stock shortages and stock-outs.
• Improved forecast accuracy and inventory planning effectiveness.
• Increased parts availability to support customer demand and revenue growth.
• Enhanced inventory data integrity and ERP accuracy.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and supply chain teams.

Additional Information:

• Office-based: 5 days a week, KSA.

What We Offer

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: onboarding support, strong mentorship, global exposure, competitive compensation, work‑life balance, and long‑term career growth in a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours.

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About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment

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