Caterpillar Hiring Material Planning Analyst-1 | Sambhaji Nagar

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Role Definition

This role is responsible for scheduling, planning and overseeing material procurement, production and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of materials within the manufacturing facility, including transfers of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or the warehouse.
• Develop and execute material planning for a product line, making sure all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
• Schedule and control the release of materials, and monitor material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse and at critical suppliers.
• Build and follow up on procurement plan realization so that it aligns with business objectives.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, and collaborate and negotiate with suppliers to deliver materials as required.

Skill Descriptors

The role calls for a basic understanding of the following areas:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: understanding why accuracy matters and completing tasks with a high level of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: knowing the tools and techniques that support effective analysis and root cause problem solving, including business analytics software.
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): understanding how inventory is systematically managed across multiple plants or warehouses, including distribution performance measures and common bottlenecks.
• Forecasting: knowing common forecasting tools and techniques for estimating product demand and production requirements.
• Inventory Management (MFG): understanding inventory processes for raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods, including seasonal adjustments and benchmarks.
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): understanding materials and capacity management, product life cycles, and the use of bills of materials.
• Problem Solving: applying a disciplined approach to problem analysis, reporting and resolution.
• Supplier Management (MFG): understanding how supplier relationships, agreements and supplier selection work.