Strategic Materials Planner & Scheduler (SAP/ERP)

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a Material Planner-Scheduler in Muncie, IN to determine quantities and order dates for materials needed to meet the master production schedule and to initiate the production process.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning or scheduling within a high-volume manufacturing environment, plus SAP/ERP/MRP experience and strong data-analytic skills. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Production Planning, Warehouse or Scheduling experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing SAP, ERP/MRP in the production, planning or inventory control role.
• Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective analytical ability.
• Proficiency with computer technology applications that support the materials planning process.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives by working in and with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities; good interpersonal skills; high energy.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, Planning and Engineering to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate planning activities to support master production schedule.
• Communicate effectively to ensure on-time materials availability.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a Material Planner-Scheduler in Muncie, IN to determine quantities and order dates for materials needed to meet the master production schedule and to initiate the production process.

The role requires 3+ years in production planning or scheduling within a high-volume manufacturing environment, plus SAP/ERP/MRP experience and strong data-analytic skills. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.