Supply Chain Planning Analyst (LPSD)

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: CATERPILLAR - WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work! Job Summary: The Supply Chain Planning Analyst develops material flow plans and pull material replenishment plans. The incumbent is responsible for population of the Plan for Every Part database and support efforts to improve factory flow to enhance lean material flow. The incumbent supports the achievement of corporate supply chain performance targets, including improvements in Order-to-Delivery metrics, inventory levels/turns, Supply Chain Planning/ PFEP, % material on pull, MQ Certification requirements and supply chain assessments for a facility. Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for performing work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results. Documents PFEP information in the PFEP Web Tool, including, but not limited to: Facility lean material flow plans data on demand and demand variability supplier shipping performance and variability percentages for purchased finished material (both time and quantity) This position deploys visual elements and standard work in facilities, and actively supports facility change management activities as new supply chain processes are deployed. Incumbent documents Standard Work Processes and makes it available to execute Part Planning at the facility. Performs tactical, hands-on work to achieve CPS supply chain process compliance and MQ Certification for a facility. Performs tactical, hands-on work with other Supply Chain functions, 3rd party providers and facility divisions to drive supply chain improvements. The incumbent analyzes value stream supply chain constraints and deploys corrective action. Basic Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing/ Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics function, etc. Experience with Microsoft Products (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint) Knowledge of standard supply chain systems. Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements. Must possess understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge. Top Candidates will also have: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or relevant function. 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing/ Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics function etc. Experience with MFG Pro and 6 Sigma is a plus Additional Information: This position will close on 6/5/2022 at 11:59pm. This position is located in Pontiac, IL. Minimal travel required for this position. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short and long-term disability coverage Life Insurance Paid parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. Relocation is available for this position. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.