**Career Area**:
Supply Chain and Logistics
**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**
Manages and optimizes agreed-upon inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted flow of raw materials and components from the supply chain to the manufacturing facility.
**What you'll do**
- Ensure inventory storeroom conditions comply with product-specific requirements (handling, storage, and safety standards).
- Lead staffing, development, coaching, and performance management of materials management personnel.
- Defining and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Performing inventory analysis and making recommendations for stock levels.
- Coordinate maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of inventory management systems and tools.
**Education Required**
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechatronics, Business Administration, Mechanical Industrial Engineering, or related.
- Advanced English proficiency (conversational and professional).
**Data Gathering & Analysis**
- Solid background in procurement and purchasing (minimum of 3 years) with the ability to analyze key sourcing information.
- Strong ability to collect, interpret, and utilize data to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Ability to leverage internal CAT systems and reports to support sourcing and inventory decisions.
**Decision Making and Critical Thinking**
- Ability to evaluate alternatives and make timely decisions under pressure and with a strong sense of urgency.




- Skill in identifying improvement opportunities and resolving issues within the supply process.
**Effective Communications**
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with suppliers and internal teams (site, segment, category).
- Strong customer service orientation, ensuring professional interactions and prompt resolution of requests.
**Inventory Management - MFG**
- Knowledge of inventory management within manufacturing environments, aligned with purchasing and sourcing processes.
- Deep understanding of internal inventory policies, MRP parameters, and facility-specific material flows.
- Ability to coordinate optimal material levels through ongoing analysis and follow-up.
**Planning and Organizing**
- Ability to plan and organize procurement activities, ensuring deadlines and operational objectives are met.
- Leadership skills to coordinate negotiations, projects, and priorities with suppliers and internal teams.
- Supervisory background with proven ability to lead teams and oversee procurement-related activities.
- Strong knowledge of SAP (MM / MRP) aligned with Caterpillar internal processes.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Skilled in process automation and digitalization, including tools such as Power BI and Power Apps.
**Additional information**:
- This vacancy is 100% face-to-face and the location is Santa Catarina
- Don't forget to place your CV in English
- This position works Monday-Friday
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
**Final details**:
**The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence or job promotion.**
**Posting Dates**:
March 31, 2026 - April 7, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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📌 Material Requirements Planning Supervisor (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina