Material Requirements Planning Manager

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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.

As at Material Requirements Planning Manager at our Caterpillar Building Construction Products Division in Athens, GA you will plan and direct the material planning and material logistics functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs.

Specifically in this role you can expect to:

• Interfaces with Operations, Business Resources, Global Purchasing Suppliers, Logistics, Engineering and worldwide Cat facilities.
• Plans, initiates, and maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers.
• Manages inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage / surplus exception, supplier follow ups, negative on-hands and daily delivery performance.
• Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning. Implements efficient supplier and interplant material supply plans.
• Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs.
• Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders.
• Implements and coordinates efficient supply-base management.
• Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships. Includes the identification and implementation of methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillar's technological, communication, material delivery, financial management, and quality needs.
• Participates in supplier-quality improvement efforts. Provides material requirements expertise to Six Sigma projects and Lean Events as required.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills and have:

• 3-5 years of progressive job-related experience in material planning / supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Knowledge and/or experience in material planning / control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
• Ability to use and troubleshoot onsite MRP systems

Top candidates will also bring:

• Bachelor’s degree related to Supply Chain, Business or similar related degree
• APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification highly desired
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

ISE is not available for this position

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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