Enterprise Materials & Inventory Advisor

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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.

Role Definition
Leads, manages, and supports materials and inventory projects related to process and product improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals. Leads, manages and supports establishing agreed-upon inventory levels to optimize flow of raw materials and components from supply chain to manufacturing facilities. Leads, manages and supports instituting strategic inventory solutions within the organization.

Role Definition
Leads, manages, and supports materials and inventory projects related to process and product improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals. Leads, manages and supports establishing agreed-upon inventory levels to optimize flow of raw materials and components from supply chain to manufacturing facilities. Leads, manages and supports instituting strategic inventory solutions within the organization.

Responsibilities
• Designing and developing APICS integrated training program, including supporting systems and tools, for quality and business process improvement.
• Leading and managing APICS oriented Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
• Providing technical training and guidance for Supply Chain and Materials Planning professionals on the planning, development and implementation of APICS, Lean or Six Sigma projects.
• Deploying APICS methodology into organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.
• Coordinating with manufacturing and procurement to assure optimal inventory levels.
• Participating in planning inventory and defining optimal inventory levels and adjustment authority. Monitoring inventory levels.
• Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Implementing loss prevention procedures and practices.
• Optimizing processes of Obsolescent and configuration management material flow
• Develop and manage planning and inventory strategies to drive process capability improvements to better meet inventory level and solution requirements
• Integration with transformational deployments

Degree Requirement
Bachelors or advanced degree in a supply chain, information technologies, manufacturing or engineering related discipline. Previous formal training in APICS, Six Sigma, and/or ERP System Ecosystem would be advantageous. Previously demonstrated skills in the dimensions of influencing, organizational management, interpersonal skills, process development, training, facilitation and change management are required.

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience: 
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Level Extensive Experience: 
• Achieves influence and impact even when holding a position contrary to the majority.
• Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking substance or impact.
• Leads and presents collaborative assessments that persuasively influence decision makers.
• Advises on techniques to build rapport and commitment to common purpose.
• Determines and leverages the decision-making style of the individual or group being influenced.
• Delivers well-received presentations of cost, benefits, risks, and other considerations.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of t