Técnico / Técnica de Control de Calidad

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 50,000 - 70,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Material Planner to support production at their facility. The role involves scheduling and overseeing material procurement as well as ensuring material requirements are met. Candidates should have strong knowledge in material planning, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in German and English. This position requires attendance at the Kiel facility and is not eligible for remote work.

Formación

• Knowledge and experience of material planning to support a manufacturing operation.
• Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational problems.
• Knowledge of processes and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement and delivery.
• Coordinate flow of materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and execute material planning for assigned programs.

Conocimientos

Material planning experience

Problem solving

Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)

Supplier management

German (C1 level)

English (B2 level)

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Sales

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.

Material Planner

At Caterpillar, we’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Material Planner to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility.

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.
• Coordinate flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinating transfer of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or warehouse.
• Develop and execute material planning for a product line. Ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
• Schedule and control the release of materials. Monitoring material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
• Building up and following up procurement plan realization to ensure they align with business objectives.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics. Collaborating and negotiating with supplier to deliver materials per requirements.

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

• Knowledge and experience of material planning to support a manufacturing operation.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.
• Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
• Very good German (at least C1) and very good English skills (at least B2).

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Previous Experience of Material Planning Processes & Practices.

Additional Information:

This role requires your presence at our Kiel facility and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Note

A valid work permit or EU‑25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

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 the past 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.

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

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