Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a general 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:
Responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required to support production, customer demand, and inventory objectives. This role analyzes material requirements, monitors inventory levels, manages supply risks, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain an efficient and uninterrupted supply chain to production lines.
What the candidate will do:
Analyze material requirements based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and customer orders.
Execute and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP)



processes to ensure material availability.
Monitor inventory levels and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Suppliers to resolve material supply issues.
Review and manage replenishment parameters, safety stock levels, lead times, and planning settings.
Expedite critical materials to prevent production interruptions and customer delivery delays.
Escalate critical shortages and coordinate recovery plans
Track supplier performance and follow up on open purchase orders.
Validate supplier capacity against forecasted demand
Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans for material shortages and constraints.
Ensure accuracy of material master data and planning parameters within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
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📌 Material Planning Analyst II (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina