01Overview
Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
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.
Role Definition
Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes.
Responsibilities
Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.
Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
Names decision makers in own workplace and cites examples of past decisions.
Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.
Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing di .
