Parts Orders Analyst (2nd Shift)

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
 

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities.  We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.  Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As a Parts Orders Analyst (2nd Shift), you will schedule, plan and oversee material procurement, production and delivery processes.

Additional Information:

• Location:  York, PA (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
• Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.

What You Will Have (Basic Requirements):

• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.

• Inventory Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.

• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.

• Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.

• Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers.

What You Will Get:

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