Inventory Records Coordinator (Karnataka)

Career Area Supply Chain and Logistics 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 Job Summary The Supply Chain Services SCS group part of Product Support Logistics Division currently has a job opening for an Inventory Records Coordinator position located in Bangalore India facility This position supports supply related activities for a facility to deliver excellence and integration between procurement and the team supporting facility What You Will Do This position is responsible to improve inbound receiving efficiency for facilities that include Caterpillar manufacturing logistics centers and cross-dock facilities located globally through daily on time resolution of ASN Advance Shipment Notice uncertainties requests from facilities manage Misdirected ASNs and coordinate with suppliers to ensure ASN s meet enterprise standards Responsibilities of DART - Inventory Records Coordinator may include but are not limited to Validating Advance Shipment Notice information and maintaining accurate information of the destination and other critical information for all incoming freight Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures to achieve team results Keeping records for incoming compliance issues and collaborate with upstream teams and eliminate defects Serving as focal point for ASN requests following up on requirements to minimize delay in the inbound activity Working for global facilities inbound team and purchasing to achieve ASN compliance Degree Requirement Bachelor s degree in commerce science engineering or equivalent degree Minimum experience in Supply chain management Logistics 3PL Warehousing Service parts Logistics and supplier performance management Additional Requirements Effective oral and written communications skills required to collaborate with a wide variety of teams to achieve project deliverables Must be versatile to work in night shifts and rotational shifts to have enough overlap with global teams What You Have Inventory Management - MFG Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods Level Working Knowledge Follows processes to take stock release inventory or return into processing resolves discrepancies Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances Performs the receiving ticketing checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location Data Gathering and Reporting Knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company Level Working Knowledge Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering Customizes data fields to meet clients needs Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis Office Support Tools Knowledge of commonly used office hardware software and equipment ability to use the tools available at the desktop for example word processing email presentation software and spreadsheets Level Working Knowledge Describes the benefits and relative strengths of tools for a specific application Demonstrates some advanced functions of at least one product Performs first-level problem resolution before seeking help elsewhere Helps colleagues with desktop tools where necessary Works with all basic office-support products Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision Level Working Knowledge Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors omissions and oversights Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free Problem Solving Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations Level Working Knowledge Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives Examines a specific .