Material Requirements Planning Supervisor

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Material Requirements Planning Supervisor, you will lead a team that plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available to support manufacturing operations and meet customer demand. Working at the intersection of suppliers, logistics, procurement, and production, you will drive supply continuity, resolve complex material challenges, and help keep operations running efficiently. You will lead a team of logistics planning analysts and play an important role in developing talent, driving performance, and ensuring operational success through strong collaboration and decision-making. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at balancing competing priorities, and can confidently guide teams through changing business needs while delivering results.

Requirements

Effective Communication: Communicates effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional partners to support material availability and business objectives. Builds collaborative relationships and influences decisions across multiple functions and organizational levels. Navigates difficult conversations and resolves conflict while maintaining productive working relationships.
Problem Solving: Applies analytical thinking to identify and resolve material, supplier, and operational challenges. Evaluates risks, prioritizes competing business needs, and implements solutions to minimize disruption. Remains composed while managing multiple issues simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Performance Management: Leads employee development through coaching, feedback, and performance discussions. Fosters accountability and engagement while supporting team and business objectives. Guides team members in prioritizing work and navigating operational challenges.
Supply Chain Management: Applies knowledge of material planning, supplier collaboration, logistics, and manufacturing operations to support supply continuity. Partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks. Utilizes supply chain metrics and operational data to drive process improvements and business results.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics planning analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to support manufacturing operations.
Lead the resolution of material flow and supply chain challenges while balancing competing priorities and minimizing operational disruption.
Assess risks, prioritize competing business needs, and make timely decisions to support production and supply continuity.
Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier partners to identify issues, mitigate disruptions, and develop proactive solutions.
Lead through challenging situations by managing conflict, prioritizing competing business needs, and maintaining composure in a dynamic environment.
Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency and team effectiveness.
Support performance management activities, including coaching, employee development, and succession planning.