Materials Planning Analyst I - Optimize Production & Supply

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Material Planning Analyst in Lafayette, IN to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production, and delivery processes within a global manufacturing context. You will coordinate flow of materials, develop production plans, and manage replenishment to meet service levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, ability to optimize inventory, and collaboration across supply chain functions to support Caterpillar's manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Relevant Experience
• Knowledge of material planning for a product line
• Forecasting and replenishment planning for parts and materials
• Understanding of DRP/MRP processes

Responsibilities

• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
• Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.

Skills

Material planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Relevant Experience

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

DRP software

Real-time inventory software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Material Planning Analyst in Lafayette, IN to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production, and delivery processes within a global manufacturing context. You will coordinate flow of materials, develop production plans, and manage replenishment to meet service levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, ability to optimize inventory, and collaboration across supply chain functions to support Caterpillar's manufacturing operations.