Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Inventory Specialist. An Inventory Specialist will work with the Supplier Quality team to manage non-conforming material that is routed in and out of BMRC. They will ensure material is stored safely and correctly, ensure material is flowing in and out of BMRC at an efficient rate, and organize the BMRC space. They will also help keep track of what material has physically arrived at BMRC for traceability purposes.

Requirements

6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experience
Competent with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Competent with Q-Net/BlueZone (ex. EIMS)
Computer Literacy
Good attendance record
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
Ability to work OT when required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Safety & Quality focused
Time management skills
Ability to collaborate with other teams (quality, operations, engineering, etc.) on multiple shifts

Responsibilities

Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (BlueZone, etc.)
Computer Skills – Microsoft Teams, Email
Strong customer focus approach, communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work with diverse groups
Manage ordering, processing, storing, and routing material
Manage and oversee shipping and receiving of material in and out of BMRC
Liaison communications between LEC and CLS pertaining to non-conforming parts and Supplier Quality
Multiple systems interactions
Adding and removing holds on material
Coordinate expedited parts needed for sort/containment in BMRC
Manage aged inventory, grief material, and leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
Supporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goals
Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required