Material Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

Mapleton (IL)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 109,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a materials planner to oversee procurement, production and delivery. You will coordinate the flow of materials within the facility, develop and execute plans to meet program requirements, and ensure timely releases aligned with business goals.

The role requires accuracy, analytical thinking, and supplier collaboration. This onsite position involves up to 10% travel, no relocation, no sponsorship, and a focus on meeting objectives with suppliers and

Qualifications

Accuracy and attention to detail; ability to complete tasks with high precision.
Analytical thinking to determine root causes and develop solutions.
Inventory management knowledge for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
Solid problem-solving approaches and tools for operational issues.
Supplier management processes and relationships with suppliers of materials.

Responsibilities

Coordinate flow of materials within the manufacturing facility.
Develop and execute material planning for a product line; ensure requirements are met on time.
Schedule and control release of materials; monitor inventory in plant and warehouse.
Build procurement plans to align with business objectives and timelines.
Track and analyze supplier performance; collaborate with suppliers to meet requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Inventory management

Supplier management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Role Definition

Responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.

What You Will Do

Coordinating flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinating transfer of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or warehouse.
Developing and executing material planning for a product line. Ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
Scheduling and controlling 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.
Tracking and analyzing supplier performance metrics. Collaborating and negotiating with supplier to deliver materials per requirements.

What You Must Have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Analytical Thinking: Basic knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Inventory Management - MFG: Basic knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.

Problem Solving: Basic 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.

Supplier Management - MFG: Basic 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

MFG Pro Experience
MS office Suite - advanced skills in Excel and Power Bi
Supplier/ customer collaboration experience

Additional Information

Travel requirements may be up to 10% (Domestic)
This can be located in Mapleton, IL
Relocation is NOT available
Sponsorship is NOT available for this role
A closer look into the Mapleton Facility https://youtu.be/0kKlppm_nfc

Final Details

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is 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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 17, 2026 - September 24, 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.

Summary Pay Range

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

Benefits

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