Strategic Materials Planner | Inventory & Supplier Focus

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a materials planner to oversee procurement, production and delivery. You will coordinate the flow of materials within the facility, develop and execute plans to meet program requirements, and ensure timely releases aligned with business goals.

The role requires accuracy, analytical thinking, and supplier collaboration. This onsite position involves up to 10% travel, no relocation, no sponsorship, and a focus on meeting objectives with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail; ability to complete tasks with high precision.
• Analytical thinking to determine root causes and develop solutions.
• Inventory management knowledge for raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Solid problem-solving approaches and tools for operational issues.
• Supplier management processes and relationships with suppliers of materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and execute material planning for a product line; ensure requirements are met on time.
• Schedule and control release of materials; monitor inventory in plant and warehouse.
• Build procurement plans to align with business objectives and timelines.
• Track and analyze supplier performance; collaborate with suppliers to meet requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Inventory management

Supplier management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a materials planner to oversee procurement, production and delivery. You will coordinate the flow of materials within the facility, develop and execute plans to meet program requirements, and ensure timely releases aligned with business goals.

The role requires accuracy, analytical thinking, and supplier collaboration. This onsite position involves up to 10% travel, no relocation, no sponsorship, and a focus on meeting objectives with suppliers and