Material Planning Analyst
Material Planning Analyst
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Material Planning Analyst 1st Shift Thiruvallur India
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar you are joining a team of makers innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We dont just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in the roads hospitals homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customers needs. Join us.
Description
Responsible for Material planning supplier schedule releases thru EDI/MRC. Expertise in SAP MM module.
Maintain Supplier Shipping Performance in MRC.
Plans and directs the material planning and material logistics 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 onhands 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.
Implements and coordinates efficient supplybase management. Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships. Includes the identification and implementation of methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillars technological communication material delivery financial management and quality needs.
Participates in supplierquality improvement efforts.
Provides material requirements expertise to Six Sigma projects and Lean Events as required.
Minimal Travel Required
Basic Qualifications
BE / B Tech
Coll ge or university degree related to Supply Chain or equivalent experience
Top Candidates will also have
Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma Project management skills
CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification highly desired
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Ability to develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
Solid product knowledge
Supplier Relationship Management skills
College or university degree related to Supply Chain or equivalent experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
Able to work independently with minimal direction
Indepth understanding of supply base utilization
Minimum of three years of Materials Requirements Planning experience is required.
Strong knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
Knowledge and experience in material planning / control purchasing parts distribution inventory control manufacturing engineering operations and transportation or logistics.
Additional Information
Work location: Thiruvallur
25% of Travel
At Caterpillar we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a highperforming Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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Employment Type
Full Time
