Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
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:
Procure and manage the materials needed for the company's operation, ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities.
What the candidate will do:
- Determine the needs for materials, products or services that the company requires, whether for stock replenishment or regular operational requirements.
- Maintain an adequate stock to meet demand, avoiding both shortages and overstocks.
- Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
Education requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree: In international business, International Trade, Administration, Industrial Engineer Administrator, Mechanical Engineer Administrator or Related Careers, or about to graduate in fields related to Supply Chain preferred.
- Intermediate English Conversational
What skills the ideal candidate will have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
- Gatherers and analyze information to understand the situation, identify the problem, and assess potential solutions.
- Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
- Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
- Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Problem Solving:
- Recognizes and clearly defines the problem to be addressed.
- Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
- Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Relationship Management:
- Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
- Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
- Works with suppliers/clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Proficiency in SAP
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Knowledge in procurement and/or planning
- Excel proficiency
The best candidates will also have:
- Advanced Conversational English
- Intermediate SAP proficiency (CBS: MM, SD, WM)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
- Inventory management
- Analytical & Reporting Experience
- Working with cross-functional teams
- 1-3 years in logistics, supply chain management or materials planning
Additional information:
Location: Santa Catarina
Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available
Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Don't forget to include an English resume in your Workday profile
Final details
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Posting Dates:
February 17, 2026 - February 24, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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