MRP Supervisor: Lead Materials Planning & Supply Chain

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation in Decatur, IL, seeks a Material Requirements Planning Supervisor to lead a team that ensures material availability for manufacturing and customer demand. You will coordinate across suppliers, procurement, logistics, and production to sustain supply continuity.

The role emphasizes developing talent, driving performance, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment, with onsite work five days a week and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional partners to support material availability and business objectives.
• Builds collaborative relationships and influences decisions across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Navigates difficult conversations and resolves conflict while maintaining productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics planning analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely availability of materials needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Lead the resolution of material flow and supply chain challenges while balancing competing priorities and minimizing operational disruption.
• Assess risks, prioritize competing business needs, and make timely decisions to support production and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and supplier partners to identify issues, mitigate disruptions, and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead through challenging situations by managing conflict, prioritizing competing business needs, and maintaining composure in a dynamic environment.
• Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency and team effectiveness.
• Support performance management activities, including coaching, employee development, and succession planning.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Performance Management

Supply Chain Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation in Decatur, IL, seeks a Material Requirements Planning Supervisor to lead a team that ensures material availability for manufacturing and customer demand. You will coordinate across suppliers, procurement, logistics, and production to sustain supply continuity.

The role emphasizes developing talent, driving performance, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment, with onsite work five days a week and relocation support.