MRP Manager — Lead Supply Chain & Inventory

Caterpillar Brazil; West Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Material Requirements Planning in Fargo, ND to lead cross-functional planning efforts. You will translate customer and supply requirements into executable manufacturing plans, coordinating with operations, procurement, warehousing, and engineering to optimize inventory and capacity.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, inventory management, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required or desired.
• Experience with material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory control.
• Experience using ERP or related supply chain planning tools.
• Strong analytical, planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain plans aligning demand, production, and inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and partners.
• Identify constraints and drive continuous improvement in end-to-end supply chain.
• Manage staffing and performance of materials management workers.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Inventory Management - MFG

Logistics Management

Performance Management

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management - MFG

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Material Requirements Planning in Fargo, ND to lead cross-functional planning efforts. You will translate customer and supply requirements into executable manufacturing plans, coordinating with operations, procurement, warehousing, and engineering to optimize inventory and capacity.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, inventory management, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.