Material Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•Pontiac, IL

4d•$81,370 - $122,060•Onsite

About The Position

As a Material Planning Analyst at Caterpillar’s Pontiac facility, you will schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production, and delivery processes. You will support a product line by developing material plans and coordinating the flow and replenishment of materials to meet program requirements and service levels. The position is onsite five days a week in Pontiac, Illinois. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of decision-making and critical-thinking processes, tools, and techniques; ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
Ability to identify, obtain, and organize relevant data and ideas; document relevant information; prioritize concerns; and assist in evaluating risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Knowledge of distribution requirements planning (DRP) and ability to apply related practices to inventory distribution and replenishment.
Ability to work with real-time inventory software and apply inventory-management processes and technologies.
Ability to interpret the effect of bottlenecks and delays on operating costs and help resolve distribution issues.
Knowledge of internal resource coordination techniques, tools, and applications; ability to synchronize activities and responsibilities to use resources efficiently.
Knowledge of manufacturing requirements planning (MRP), including materials and capacity management, product life cycles, production runs, bills of materials, and supply documentation.
Knowledge of material handling and management in plants, including storage, transportation, handling, and packaging considerations.
Ability to plan and organize tasks, time, and resources; estimate task requirements; manage priorities and schedules; and apply critical-path concepts.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and ability to analyze and resolve operational or process problems using accepted procedures and escalation practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Must work onsite five days a week at the Pontiac, Illinois facility.

Responsibilities

Participate in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with productivity and cost-efficiency standards.
Develop and execute material planning for a product line to meet assigned program material requirements within allocated time frames.
Organize material flow within the manufacturing unit and transfers to and from inventory or the warehouse.
Generate forecasts and manage replenishment planning for parts and materials to meet specified service levels.