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Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.Supply Chain Planning ManagerMapleton, ILThe Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world! Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world.With over 800 employees at the foundry, we are looking for someone who can support process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing. This position would support the foundry manufacturing process for the melt department.LPSD currently has an opening for a Supply Chain Planning Manager. The Supply Chain Planning Manager develop, implement and support processes and practices to ensure a plan for all direct material to be appropriately delivered lineside to support the manufacture and delivery of products for the Mapleton Facility. This plan shall include safety stock calculations, maintaining inventories and ensuring that the materials are safely supplied to the point of use.What you will do:
Perform tasks to improve incoming and internal material flow
Participating/leading continuous improvement projects
Design and install FIFO process
Coordinating with sales, manufacturing and suppliers on short and long-term production forecasts and expected deliverables.
Managing relationships with internal customers, coordinating and integrating planning processes.
Developing and continuously improving the accuracy of logistical needs, including warehouse capacity, equipment needs and resource needs
Degree Requirement:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experienceTop Candidates May Have Experience in the Following:Extensive experience with Microsoft ExcelWhat you will have:Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Level Extensive Experience:Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.Effective Communications: Level Extensive Experience:Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Level Extensive Experience:Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.Inventory Management MFG: Level Extensive Experience:Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.Logistics Management: Level Working Knowledge:Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.Supply Chain Management - MFG: Level Extensive Experience:Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.Additional Information:
This position is located in Mapleton, IL.
Domestic Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you will get:
A commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.
Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all of our employees.
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)
A Closer look into the Mapleton Facilityhttps://youtu.be/0kKlppmnfcFinal detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.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 .This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.#LIRelocation is available for this position.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:August 28, 2024 - September 5, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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