Material Planning Analyst
Caterpillar Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)ThiruvallurOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 6–10 LPA
Posted 7h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Own end-to-end material planning and coordination ensuring timely procurement, production scheduling, and delivery to meet manufacturing demands.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage international supplier relationships, especially in Asia-Pacific and Europe, supporting a global supply chain.
- Optimize inventory levels through demand forecasting, manage replenishment, and resolve supply chain disruptions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent professional experience also considered.
- Experience managing Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and working knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).
- Ability to work onsite five days a week with shift work accommodating international time zones.
- Visa Sponsorship not available.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in global supply chain coordination with ability to manage supplier and customer relationships across multiple regions including Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the USA.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced decision-making and problem-solving capabilities focused on manufacturing and material planning contexts.
- Operational focus on synchronizing internal resources and optimizing production material flow through structured planning and cross-functional collaboration.