Material Planning Analyst

Caterpillar; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 633,000 - 814,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturer in infrastructure solutions is seeking a Supply Chain professional in Santa Catarina. The role involves procuring and managing materials to ensure availability for operations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, at least one year of experience, and strong skills in SAP and Excel. The position offers no sponsorship or relocation assistance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in supply chain management.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in international business or related careers.
• Minimum of one year of professional background in Supply Chain.
• Basic-Intermediate SAP proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Procure and manage materials for company operations.
• Maintain stock to meet demand without shortages.
• Analyze supply chain performance targets.

Conocimientos

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Intermediate English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Herramientas

SAP (CBS Module)

Excel

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

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 You 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.
• Performing work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on backorders, estimated ship dates, SSP (Supplier Shipping Performance), past due schedules, inventory and turns. Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain. (ie: Microsoft, Excel, MRC (Materials Requirement Collaboration), SAP, DDMRP).
• Execute schedule adjustments through collaboration, order min/mults, EOQs (Economic Order Quantity), lost or misdirected shipments, transportation issues, ASN (Advanced Shipping Notifications) issues, E/C (Engineering Change) level or material code changes, backorder escalation, and all other supplier issues impacting performance targets
• Grief & OSD resolution

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, International Trade, Industrial Engineer Administrator, Mechanical Engineer Administrator or Related Careers
• Intermediate Conversational English Level

What skills the ideal candidate will have

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• High level: Ability to analyze information objectively, critical thinking for decision-making in different areas within the supply chain

Problem Solving

• High level: Ability to identify obstacles and restrictions that prevent reaching objectives, analyze and look for different alternatives to solve problems that avoid reaching an undesired result

Relationship Management

• Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
• Basic-Intermediate SAP proficiency (CBS Module)
• Minimum of one year of professional background in Supply Chain
• Works with suppliers/clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

The best candidates will also have

• Advanced Conversational and written English
• Intermediate SAP proficiency (CBS Module)
• Knowledge in managing indirect materials
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
• Power BI

Additional information

Location: Santa Catarina

This position is from Monday to Friday

Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available

Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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Final details

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates

December 8, 2025 - December 15, 2025

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

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