Manager Material Requirements Planning

Caterpillar Inc.; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Remanufacturing in Fargo, ND is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Manager to translate customer and supplier demand into executable manufacturing plans. You will bridge demand, material availability, capacity, and inventory to ensure reliable production and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Engineering, plus ongoing focus on inventory optimization and workforce leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is required or desired.
• Experience leading or supervising materials, inventory, logistics, planning, or supply chain teams is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to review data, identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain plans aligning demand, production, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering and other partners.
• Identify constraints, improve planning accuracy, mitigate risks, and drive end-to-end improvements.
• Manage staffing, development, and performance of materials management workers.
• Define and maintain optimal inventory levels and perform inventory analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Planning and organizing

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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 REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It’s important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an exciting opportunity for a Material Requirements Planning Manager located in our Fargo, ND facility. This position maintains production planning continuity and ensures the facility can consistently translate customer and supply requirements into an executable manufacturing plan. This role is a critical link between demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, inventory, and execution.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for developing and executing supply chain plans that align customer demand, production requirements, material availability, inventory objectives, and facility capacity.
• This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and other business partners to ensure material and production plans support customer commitments while optimizing inventory and operational performance.
• Identify constraints, improve planning accuracy, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.
• 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.

What You Will Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information, organize relevant data, identify concerns, assess risks and alternatives, and make sound, informed decisions.

Effective Communications: Ability to communicate clearly, provide and receive feedback, prepare presentations and reports, and adapt messages for the audience.

Inventory Management - MFG: Ability to manage inventory processes, track stock levels, resolve discrepancies, prepare reports, and support receiving and distribution activities.

Logistics Management: Ability to support logistics operations, maintain shipment records, track lead times, forecast delivery needs, and monitor cost and performance.

Performance Management: Ability to support employee performance through goals, feedback, development opportunities, recognition, and documented review input.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize work, estimate resources and timelines, adjust plans as conditions change, and keep assignments on track.

Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, evaluate stakeholder perspectives, assess information, analyze risks and benefits, and support practical resolutions.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Ability to support supply chain processes, recognize relevant systems, analyze trends, and identify improvement opportunities across materials and supplier activities.

Degree Requirement:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Who This Role Is Great For:

• Leaders who enjoy coaching teams, setting clear expectations, and supporting employee development.
• Problem solvers who can analyze data, evaluate inventory needs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professionals who are motivated by improving material flow, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and supporting customer-focused operations.
• Collaborators who communicate effectively with cross-functional partners across supply chain, logistics, operations, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading or supervising materials, inventory, logistics, planning, or supply chain teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with material requirements planning, inventory control, stockroom operations, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data, identify trends, resolve inventory discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.
• Experience using inventory management systems, ERP systems, or related supply chain planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners across operations, production, logistics, purchasing, and supplier teams.
• Experience coaching, developing, and managing employee performance within a team-based environment.

What You Will Get!

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

Background Screening

Drug & Alcohol Screening

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

We are not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Domestic relocation assistance is offered 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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 22, 2026 - October 2, 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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