On-Site Material Planning Analyst (Pontiac)

Caterpillar Inc.; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Material Planning Analyst for the Pontiac facility to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production, and delivery processes.

You will coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed and align forecasts with service levels. The role emphasizes material flow, DRP/MRP processes, and coordination across inventory and suppliers, with on-site work five days a week in Pontiac, IL.

Qualifications

• Requires on-site work five days a week in Pontiac, IL.
• Relocation assistance available.
• No VISA sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with productivity and cost efficiency standards.
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to meet material requirements within allocated time.
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and transfers to/from inventory or warehouse.
• Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to meet service levels.

Skills

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Material Planning

Forecasting

Inventory Management

DRP / MRP

Tools

Real-time inventory software

DRP tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Material Planning Analyst for the Pontiac facility to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production, and delivery processes.

You will coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed and align forecasts with service levels. The role emphasizes material flow, DRP/MRP processes, and coordination across inventory and suppliers, with on-site work five days a week in Pontiac, IL.