Supply Chain Data Analyst

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation/Holidays

PTO

Employee Recognition Programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking a seasoned Materials Planning and Inventory Control professional in Muncie, IN to drive process improvements and align planning with execution. You will lead data-driven initiatives using ERP and BI tools to optimize materials availability and performance across projects and customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple functions, dashboarding, and governance of supply chain data.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading the deployment of supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI’s to monitor performance.
• Clean, validate and structure large datasets from multiple sources (ERP, Power BI, Team Center, etc).
• Support digital transformation initiatives and automation of supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with supply chain analyst team to align priorities and resource by project/customer.
• Monitor and report on program performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to achieve material OTD goals by project.
• Compile decks for key report outs and communicate the information to senior leadership.
• Support all special projects/assignments.
• Analyze supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action.

Skills

Materials Planning

Inventory Control

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Team Center

BAAN LN

Job description

Job Purpose

Support supply chain function by implementing strategic process improvements, refining supply chain planning and overseeing material requirements with a strong focus on data analytics. Ensure alignment between planning and execution by project and customer.

Key Job Elements

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI’s to monitor performance.
• Clean, validate and structure large datasets from multiple sources (ERP, Power BI, Team Center, etc).
• Support digital transformation initiatives and automation of supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with supply chain analyst team to align priorities and resource by project/customer.
• Monitor and report on program performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to achieve material OTD goals by project.
• Compile decks for key report outs and communicate the information to senior leadership.
• Support all special projects/assignments.
• Analyze supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action.
• Minimal travel required.

Education / Training

• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading the deployment of supply chain improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• 6 Sigma project experience desired.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired.
• BAAN LN.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Motion – The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – This position spends prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment.
• Emotional Demands – Required to liaise with multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders and managers. Individual must be well-spoken, able to manage multiple priorities and individual requests daily.
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. It is primarily an office position requiring awareness of the safety requirement in an office environment within the facility; must be capable of following all safety protocols. When traveling to supplier, customer, or production facilities, local safety practices must be followed.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

PRS Facility Location

EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive - 462