Material Planner Team Lead II - 1st Shift

Caterpillar; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation. This role involves resolving purchasing issues, managing inventory, and ensuring material availability in a high-paced manufacturing environment. You'll utilize advanced Excel skills and critical thinking to analyze reports and communicate effectively with suppliers and customers. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits starting on Day ONE, and opportunities for career development, this is your chance to build a rewarding career while making a significant impact in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

HSA and FSA

Employee Assistance and Discounts

Career Development

Incentive Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of purchasing systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and resolve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Resolve grief issues and manage inventory in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material availability and perform order revisions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing Systems

MRP Systems

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

We are looking for candidates who want to build a career. We offer a commitment to you as a professional and as a person, with competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits starting on Day ONE, and paid training.

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift Starting Pay: $28.35/hour

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

Summary: Responsible for resolving issues and follow-up on purchase orders, including handling grief issues.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of various purchasing and MRP systems, receiving report processing, and shipping regulations.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolving grief issues
• Determining actions needed to correct problems
• Contacting all parties involved via phone, fax, or email to process shipments and receipts
• Following up on orders not received as requested
• Updating customers on order status
• Performing order revisions, including price adjustments and schedule changes
• Analyzing and verifying customer orders
• Setting up new supplier and customer information
• Providing interpretation and problem-solving advice within the team
• Training new hires
• Monitoring exceptions and reporting trends
• Collaborating with global transportation to track shipments
• Handling system grief from errors and discrepancies
• Managing reports to ensure accuracy and prevent supply issues

Part of a team that collaborates with suppliers to ensure material availability in a high-paced manufacturing environment. Responsible for managing and analyzing inventory, identifying waste reduction opportunities, and collaborating on inventory goals.

Review reports and metrics to identify issues or opportunities, communicate status, and perform necessary order revisions. Serve as a specialist providing insights and problem-solving advice.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of purchasing and MRP systems
• Experience following guidelines and procedures
• Critical thinking skills for decision-making
• Ability to recall details quickly and accurately
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and resolve problems
• Discipline and workload management
• Ability to work under pressure professionally
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn
• Dependability and reliability in task completion

Final details

Please regularly check your email, including spam/junk folders, for updates. Use the candidate login on our careers site for application status.

Relocation assistance is not provided. We are not currently hiring foreign nationals requiring sponsorship.

Visit www.Caterpillar.com/Careers for more opportunities.

Summary Pay Range: $28.35 - $35.45

Salary varies based on multiple factors including location, experience, and performance. Total compensation includes more than just salary.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• HSA and FSA
• Health programs
• Employee assistance and discounts
• Career development
• Incentive bonuses
• Disability, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, tuition reimbursement

* Benefits apply to part-time employees as well.

Posting Dates: May 5, 2025 - May 18, 2025

Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screening. Equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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