Material Requirements Planning Supervisor

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Ciénega de Flores; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled Inventory/Materials Manager to maintain stock levels and support the production flow at our Santa Catarina site. You will lead a team, optimize stock levels, and coordinate software tools for inventory management.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and fluent English with strong analytical abilities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains inventory levels to ensure a smooth flow of materials to manufacturing.
• Manage staffing, development, and performance of materials management workers.
• Define and maintain optimal stock levels and perform inventory analysis.
• Coordinate maintenance and support of inventory management software.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineer or a related field

Herramientas

SAP MM

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

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:

Maintains agreed-upon inventory levels to provide a flow of raw materials and components from the supply chain to the manufacturing facility.

What you'll do:

• Ensuring that the environment of the inventory stock room is in line with requirements for each product.
• Managing staffing, development, and performance management of materials management workers. Ensuring proper labor relations.
• Defining and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Performing inventory analysis and making recommendations for stock levels.
• Coordinating maintenance and support of inventory management software.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineer or a related field
• Fluent English (Intermediate to Advanced)

Below are some of the most important skills that are required in this position:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Ability to analyze data, assess risks, and make informed decisions to support supply chain efficiency and business objectives.
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP for material planning, inventory analysis, and operational decision-making.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Knowledge and application of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Ability to resolve supply, inventory, and material planning issues in a fast-paced environment.

Effective Communications

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations, including cost, delivery, quality, and service agreements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Inventory Management

• Solid knowledge of inventory management principles, including inventory control, replenishment strategies, and stock optimization.
• Ability to monitor inventory performance metrics and implement actions to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.

Supply Chain Management

• 3 to 5 years in Supply Chain functions, preferably in Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong understanding of material planning, procurement, demand management, and supply chain operations.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and planning activities.

Considerations for the best candidates:

• Advanced English proficiency.
• 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role, leading teams and operational processes.
• Proficiency in digitalization and process automation tools, including Power BI, Power Apps, and similar platforms.
• Knowledge of SAP MM (Materials Management) module.
• Ability to monitor, analyze, and report operational performance indicators.

Additional information:

• Don’t forget to place your CV
• This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Catarina
• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.
• Availability to travel 10%.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your request, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you would like to know the status of your application, please use the candidate login on our employment website as it will reflect any updates on your status.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work 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 job promotion.

Posting Dates:

September 2, 2026 - September 9, 2026

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