Strategic MRP & Production Planner | Cross-Functional Leader

Solar Turbines Incorporated; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; 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

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling & Materials Planning professional in the United States to oversee planning, scheduling, and material flow across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to meet delivery targets and improve efficiency. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations leadership.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, inventory, and materials planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities to meet delivery targets and cost objectives.
• Develop and manage material planning to support schedules and demand.
• Coordinate material flow between production, inventory, and warehouses.
• Monitor inventory levels and production capacity to sustain efficient operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resources.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Ensure plans align with business objectives and operational capabilities.
• Drive problem-solving for production, material, and supply chain challenges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling & Materials Planning professional in the United States to oversee planning, scheduling, and material flow across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to meet delivery targets and improve efficiency. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced