Material Planner Team Lead II - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your work shapes the world. As part of a global team, you will play a crucial role in resolving purchasing issues and ensuring material availability in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to your career development, you'll enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. This role is perfect for those who thrive under pressure and are eager to collaborate with diverse teams to optimize operations. If you're ready to build what matters, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plans

HSA and FSA Accounts

Employee Assistance and Discounts

Career Development

Incentive Bonuses

Disability and Life Insurance

Parental and Adoption Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems.
• Ability to analyze information critically for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Resolve grievance issues and coordinate shipments.
• Analyze and verify customer orders and manage inventory.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing Systems

MRP Systems

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

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 about the work we do and about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future builders creating stronger, sustainable communities. We turn progress and innovation into reality, working with our customers where we live and work. Together, we are building a better world for all.

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

Caterpillar seeks candidates eager to develop their careers. We value your contributions and offer a commitment in return, including competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits starting on Day ONE, and paid training.

Shift Schedule:

1st Shift Starting Pay: $28.35/hour

We lead our industry through our people. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

Summary: Responsible for resolving issues related to purchase orders and follow-up on purchase and grievance issues.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of purchasing and MRP systems, processing receiving reports, and understanding shipping regulations.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve all grievance issues.
• Determine necessary actions to correct problems.
• Contact all involved parties via phone, fax, or email to coordinate shipments and receipts.
• Follow up on pending orders.
• Communicate order status to customers.
• Perform order revisions, including pricing, scheduling, and purchase order management.
• Analyze and verify customer orders.
• Set up new supplier and customer information.
• Analyze sources, verify, and process orders; serve as a specialist providing advice and problem-solving support.
• Train new hires.
• Monitor exceptions, report trends, and assist material planners in identifying and fixing issues. Escalate issues when necessary. Collaborate with global transportation to track shipments. Address system errors like batch job failures, ECC errors, inbound receiving errors, and consumption errors. Manage and verify out-of-sync reports and single POs for accuracy and closure to prevent supply issues.

Join a team that collaborates with suppliers to ensure material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Manage and analyze $1M-$8M of inventory to eliminate waste and optimize stock levels. Work with cross-functional teams to meet inventory goals.

Review reports and metrics to identify issues or opportunities. Take necessary actions and communicate with all parties regarding order status via phone, email, or in person. Perform order revisions and serve as an internal expert providing insights and problem-solving advice.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of purchasing and MRP systems.
• Experience following guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to analyze information critically for decision-making.
• Recall specifics quickly and accurately.
• Effective communication skills for emails, calls, and meetings.
• Ability to resolve problems collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Discipline and ability to manage workload independently.
• Work well under pressure, handle stress professionally, and uphold ethical standards.
• Strong teamwork; willing to assist others and accept guidance.
• Willingness to improve performance through learning and adaptation.
• Dependable in completing tasks with minimal guidance, consistently and successfully.

Final details:

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Relocation is not provided for this position.

This employer does not sponsor visas such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. Explore other opportunities at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

Summary Pay Range:

$28.35 - $35.45

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

Benefits:

Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan details. This includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• HSA and FSA accounts
• Health programs
• Employee assistance and discounts
• Career development
• Incentive bonuses
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental and 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 screen.

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