Material Planner-1

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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.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical or Electrical & Electronics or Metallurgy or Mechatronics engineering or Automobile or Production engineering with 3-5 years’ experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to influence on resolving key issues.
• Knowledge of procurement activity based on MRP with global & domestic suppliers.
• Knowledge of SAP – MM Module is must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
• Experience in Import/Domestic supplier performance management
• Knowledge of Ocean/Air freight/Customer clearance process & freight management must required.
• Strong knowledge in handling of Casting/Forging/Sheet Metal components supply chain will be desirable.

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: Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical or Electrical & Electronics or Metallurgy or Mechatronics engineering or Automobile or Production engineering with 3-5 years’ experience.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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