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Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.
About us
For nearly 100 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy, and natural resource assets. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. A legacy of talented and committed employees give Caterpillar its competitive edge. It is our team that has allowed this company to accomplish great things. From the construction of the Hoover Dam, to facilitating communication for the Apollo moon-landing mission, to earthquake relief in Indonesia, our employees have never failed to give customers enduring results through superior service and innovation.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
To manage various processes related to CPI projects released by worldwide product groups to address quality related issues in the field
Provide direction to product groups on Inventory Management processes to release CPI programs effectively
Work with process partners to resolve issues related to engineering releases, supplier capacity, receiving, records accuracy and expediting material from suppliers
Responsible for ensuring minimum stock levels are in place that meet corporate CPI release criteria
Responsible to achieve corporate CPI parts readiness and inventory management objectives relative to service performance and inventory turns through analyzing of Parts Inventory Management Reports and discussions with internal customers, plants, and profit centers
Ensures CPI programs are implemented in alignment with the respective Global Product Groups.
Investigates inventory management problems encountered, determines causes, identifies possible solutions, discusses with management, and implements approved solutions
Provides support to the work group with the placement of procurement order schedules, translating expected demand into schedules, understanding facility stocking and distribution concepts
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of parts distribution systems changes and enhancements including the mechanized authorization system, Morton releasing system, source of supply mechanical routines etc along with the ability to answer questions relating to these systems
Lead process improvement projects & undertake individual responsibility of managing CPI sub processes.
Required Qualifications:
Requires relevant experience in Inventory Management/CPI Parts Inventory Management
Working knowledge in Salesforce, Inventory Management Tool (IMT), Parts Visibility Tool (PVT), Publications Development Tool (PDT), MyCPI, EDS (Engineering Drawing System), Cat Systems (Lognet, Antares, PARS, World Source and User, SPM and Schedule board), parts distribution and inventory management systems
Possess a general product knowledge, familiarity with parts inventory procedures, practices, and policies
Deep understanding of expediting, receiving, records accuracy, parts distribution, and inventory management practices
Ability to mentor work group on day-to-day basis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly developed organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multitask
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Maths / Science / Commerce
Must be willing to work in US shift timing to have enough overlap with Morton team
Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point and other computer software
Good presentation skills
Desired Qualifications:
Strong analytics skills with experience working in SAS & Power BI
Knowledge of Caterpillar product structure and organization of Caterpillar parts information and technical information databases
Ability to read and understand engineering documents and prints
APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification
Posting Dates:
March 5, 2024 - March 19, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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