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.
Description
This position is responsible for reconciling and synchronizing inventory records provided by inventory record counters with common inventory management systems. (MAMM/MACH1) Inventory Record Accuracy – performing 100% to annual corporate target.
Responsibilities
• The Inventory Analyst is responsible for the overall planning and managing of the facility’s IRA program and assisting with the Corporate IDA program.
• The Inventory Analyst is also responsible for IRA metric compilation and reporting to senior management on a monthly basis.
• In addition to this core role, Inventory Analysts are responsible for taking pro-active steps to improve inventory records accuracy, drive issue ownership and escalation, etc. through cross functional engagement, root cause investigation and corrective action process.
• This role also supports ad hoc count requests from other functional groups to conduct discrepancy / hot counts and IDA Counts. An additional role performed by the Inventory Analyst is the reconciler / root cause investigator.
• The primary role of the inventory Analyst is to resolve the inventory differences through proper root cause analysis and subsequent system inventory adjustments.
• Inventory Analyst needs to have deep system knowledge in order to efficiently perform preliminary investigation before the issue is handed over to the true owner of the issue.
• This position will interact closely with Material Planning Analysts, Material Requirements Planning Team Leads and Supervisors, Material Handlers and facility operations personnel to collaborate on reconciliation and synchronization across multiple systems.
Basic Qualifications
• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• Experience in material planning, supply chain, material handling and logistics, and / or manufacturing operations
• Extensive knowledge of Inventory Record Accuracy practices and key inventory management systems is required.
• Experience working with SAP
Top Candidates Will Also Have
• 6 Sigma Project experience
• CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
• General product knowledge
Additional Information
• This position will close on 10/7/2024 at 11:59p.m.
• The location for this position is East Peoria, IL
• There is no relocation available
• This position may require less than 10% travel
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 a salary because we value your performance. • We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
September 26, 2024 - October 6, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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