Manager Material Requirements Planning

Caterpillar; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Material Planning Supervisor in Sanford, NC to ensure continuous flow of components from suppliers to manufacturing and logistics teams. You will lead a team of material planners, maintain optimal inventory levels, and drive proactive planning to support production.

The role emphasizes material availability, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize shortages and optimize performance in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or logistics required.
• Experience in high-velocity manufacturing or logistics environments preferred.
• Knowledge of industry benchmarks and trends in process and technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Material Availability and on-time parts delivery.
• Drive day-to-day planning to support production and scheduling.
• Lead the Material Planning team and develop staff performance.
• Balance workload and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Escalate production and supplier risks and manage shortages.

Skills

Material Planning

MRP Knowledge

Shortage Management

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Communication

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or logistics

Job description

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Material Planning Supervisor in Sanford, NC supporting our Compact Track Loader (CTL) manufacturing factory. In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring continuous flow of components from suppliers to logistics and manufacturing operations teams. You will also lead the team in maintaining optimal inventory levels and leading a team of material planners.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Ensure Material Availability
• Drive Day-to-day planning to support production and ensure parts arrive on time.
• Lead the Material Planning team
• Daily leadership of material planners, develop team performance, balance workload, and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive Proactive Problem Solving
• Lead improvement projects to have a proactive mindset vs. reactive.
• Escalate Production and Supplier Risk
• Own escalation of critical suppliers or production risks.
• Manage Shortages and Supplier Recovery
• Contribute to companywide control tower meetings for material allocation of various Caterpillar facilities.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Material Planning and MRP Knowledge - Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use strategies, practices and tools for controlling logistical processes. Utilize planning parameters, inventory levels, and MRP systems to ensure parts availability.
• Shortage & Supplier Management- Identify part shortages early, collaborate with purchasing to manage supplier performance, drive recovery plans, and escalat… supply risks.
• Problem Solving- Ability to determine the root cause and corrective action when issues arise. Develop a process to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.
• Cross-Functional Communication- Material planning is the starting point of materials on site. The ability to communication with various groups, from suppliers, logistics, transportation, and operations. We touch all group and must communicate through all of them.
• People Leadership and Development- Lead Planners, establish priorities, coach performance, balance and coordinate workloads, and build a strong planning team.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain or logistics discipline
• Experience working in a high-velocity manufacturing or logistics environment
• Knowledge of industry benchmarks, innovation, and trends in process and technology

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 27, 2026 - November 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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