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- Plans and directs the material planning and material logistic 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 on-hands and daily delivery performance
- Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning involving more than one facility or a complex material flow plan
- 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
- Works directly with facility Supply Chain Planning Engineers to create the plan for every part
- Provides subject matter expertise and collaboration support for the development of material logistics plans
- Acts as liaison between external suppliers, supply chain performance and supply chain planning to drive optimized flow plans and to support increased material velocity
- Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders
- Acts as a subject matter expert to support facility Sales and Operations Planning
- Provides leadership and support to projects driving the implementation of improved supply-base management
- Establishes and nurtures supplier relationships
- Leads facility projects that identify and implement methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillar's technological, communication, material delivery, financial management, and quality needs
- Provides material requirements expertise to project teams implementing supplier-quality improvement efforts, Six Sigma projects and Lean Events as required
- Selects, trains and assists direct reports while providing career guidance and opportunity for added experience and training
- Supervises Supply Chain Development program participants, ensuring a robust developmental experience in alignment with the standard rotation
- Develops staff skills by focusing on evaluative / analytical thinking , innovative approaches to problem solving and team building
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
