Senior Material Planning & MRP Lead

Caterpillar; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Material Planning Supervisor in Sanford, NC to ensure continuous flow of components from suppliers to manufacturing and logistics teams. You will lead a team of material planners, maintain optimal inventory levels, and drive proactive planning to support production.

The role emphasizes material availability, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize shortages and optimize performance in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or logistics required.
• Experience in high-velocity manufacturing or logistics environments preferred.
• Knowledge of industry benchmarks and trends in process and technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Material Availability and on-time parts delivery.
• Drive day-to-day planning to support production and scheduling.
• Lead the Material Planning team and develop staff performance.
• Balance workload and support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Escalate production and supplier risks and manage shortages.

Skills

Material Planning

MRP Knowledge

Shortage Management

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Communication

People Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or logistics

Job description

Caterpillar seeks a Material Planning Supervisor in Sanford, NC to ensure continuous flow of components from suppliers to manufacturing and logistics teams. You will lead a team of material planners, maintain optimal inventory levels, and drive proactive planning to support production.

The role emphasizes material availability, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize shortages and optimize performance in a fast-paced plant environment.