Material Requirement Planning Analyst

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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.

Why you want the job and why it’s awesome!

Ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Join Caterpillar as a Material Planning Analyst and be at the forefront of our operations, ensuring the seamless flow of materials that drive our success! Here’s why this job is awesome:

• Impactful Work: You will be at the heart of our operations, coordinating the flow of materials and ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.

• Collaboration: You will work closely with various departments, including procurement, production, and logistics, to ensure seamless operations.

• Professional Growth: Caterpillar is committed to your development. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the company.

• Global Reach: As a global leader in manufacturing, Caterpillar offers you the chance to be part of a team that impacts operations worldwide.

Additional Info:

Shift: Regular

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

Travel Requirement: 0 – 10%

You will work both in an office and manufacturing shop-floor environment.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What Skills You Have:

• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.

• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers and peers.

• Internal Resource Coordination: Knowledge of the techniques, tools and applications associated with coordination of internal resources; ability to synchronize and integrate activities, responsibilities, and command and control structures to ensure that internal resources are used most efficiently in pursuit of business objectives.

• Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Good proficiency in English.

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Logistics.

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar or relevant role.

• Hands-on experience in ERP systems e.g., SAP PP/MM.

• Experience in Excel Spreadsheet.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

What You Will Get

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 a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Final Details

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Internal Notice

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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