Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Muncie, Indiana is seeking a skilled professional in Materials Planning & Inventory Control. The role involves planning material to ensure production line efficiency, achieving supply chain performance targets, and collaborating across functions for improvements. Candidates should have a degree related to Supply Chain and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems.
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan material to ensure parts are on the production line when required.
• Achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focusing on inventory reduction.
• Analyze value stream supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action.

Skills

Materials Planning

Inventory Control

Supply Chain Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative Team Player

Education

College or university degree related to Supply Chain

Job description

Job Purpose

Plan material for a specific Progress Rail location to ensure parts are on the production line when they are required while managing inventory levels.

Req ID

11659BR

City

Muncie

Key Job Elements

• Responsible for achieving corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order‑to‑delivery results.
• Ensure clean signal to supplier on part requirements (qty, date, priority within facility).
• Determine appropriate stocking strategies for each part (Plan for Every Part – PFEP).
• Work PO Exception Messages in a timely fashion to ensure material is delivered to our requirements.
• Work directly with Supply base on follow up and expediting. Host supplier schedule reviews, as required.
• Analyze value stream supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action.
• Minimal Travel required (5% – 15%).

Education / Training

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

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of three 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 to solve common problems.
• Strong team player in order to be effective in deploying supply chain improvements as part of a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge.
• Ability to analyze business conditions and situations during deployment needed to minimize disruption to daily requirements.

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