Material Availibility Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Plans and directs the material planning and material logistic functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs.
• Interfaces with Operations, Business Resources, Global Purchasing, Suppliers, Logistics, Engineering and worldwide Cat facilities.
• Plans, initiates, and maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers.
• Includes managing inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage / surplus exception, supplier follow ups, negative on-hands and daily delivery performance.
• Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning. Implements efficient supplier and interplant material supply plans.
• Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs.
• Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 1 years of Job Related experience and Bachelor’s degree
• Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience
• In-depth understanding of supply base utilization
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
• Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP, Lognet and MTS systems
• Experience in Material Planning is desired
• Five to seven years of increasing responsible supply chain experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in material planning / control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).