18 feb
Caterpillar
Tijuana
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.
Solar Turbines Incorporated is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator (Planner) to join the team.
We are a world leader in the production of small and medium size industrial gas turbines for the oil and gas and power generation markets. Joining our team will have you working in a fast paced, collaborative environment that gets the job done, where safety is our number one priority. The position of Supply Chain Coordinator (Planner) supports new and overhaul production.
As the supply Chain Coordinator, you would be responsible / accountable for:
• Analyzing demand for assigned parts and ensuring a balanced level of supply to meet the demand at multiple facilities
• Accurate, timely, and proactive communication of material supply status to internal clients
• Collaborating with business partners in Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to reduce disruptions to material flow and ensure material availability to support production requirements
• ·Responsible for managing purchased material requirements (including Customer Services) and taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels.
• Releasing orders to suppliers – coordinate with buyers on capacity
• Coordinate with Mfg Production Scheduler
• ·Report shortages
Responsible for keeping purchased material supermarkets (internal or external) filled for assigned parts:
• Monitor response time and communicate gaps to Buyer
• Manage inventory within established policies and/or supermarket size parameters
Focal point for purchased material commitments, follow up with supplier deliveries, and schedule changes:
• Investigate schedule delays, establish and communicate revised schedules
• When constraints exist, work with the business to prioritize enterprise requirements based on need
• Provide material shortage report
• Reschedule purchased material commit dates
• Monitor and provide input to Buyer on supplier delivery performance
Additional responsibilities include:
• Analysis of inventory levels and turnover for assigned parts
• Review, analysis, and disposition of excess, slow moving, or obsolete inventory for assigned parts
• Item Data Maintenance
• Participation in continuous improvement projects to improve material availability, reduce lead times, and promote increased inventory turnover
Minimum Qualifications:
• Previous material planning or buyer experience (ideally 5-7 years)
• Knowledge of Material & Production Planning fundamentals
• Demonstrated computer skills using Word, Excel (including working knowledge of functions, formula's, pivot tables, etc.), PowerPoint, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related fields
• Experience with BaaN
• APICS Certification
• Proven ability to multi-task and to work with a diverse group of people
• Excellent team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Posting Dates:
February 12, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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