Solar Turbines · 5 hours ago
Prin Supply Chain Coordinator
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $163K/yr
8+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities and innovating for progress. The Prin Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for managing material requirements, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure material availability, and leading projects aimed at cost and inventory reduction.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing purchased material requirements and taking appropriate actions to ensure material availability when needed, with appropriate inventory levels. Includes development and maintenance of planning data with MRP, order release process and coordination with buyers on capacity
Collaborate with Buyer and Sourcing Specialist on ordering technique and communication of shortage as well as coordination with Manufacturing Production Scheduler on demand and status
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
Reschedule purchased material commit dates and provide input to Buyer on supplier delivery performance
Maintain data accuracy in the BAAN system (e.g., ensure dates are current, part set-up, lot sizes, etc)
Actively involved in the change configuration process and responsible for establishing purchased part implementation dates. Facilitate collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain and change control personnel to ensure an on time successful change implementation
Monitor revision changes of purchased parts into supermarkets with Supplier, Sourcing Specialist and Production Scheduler in Manufacturing, work with Buyer as necessary to amend contract to incorporate revisions
Responsible for drop ship logistics for OV make complete parts
Provide supplier schedule information for NPI on specific assigned parts
Actively involved in projects in support of business objectives: cost reductions, inventory reduction initiatives, lead - time reduction, lean manufacturing and 6-sigma; at a senior level may champion and/ or lead projects
Support demand simulations
Maintain and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain required
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of planning experience
Strong scheduling and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Knowledge of inventory planning and a basic understanding of manufacturing operations, with product and commodity knowledge preferred
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on MS Excel and with ERP systems
Solid understanding of the Demand / Supply Chain Process and Lean Manufacturing principles
Preferred
APICS certification
Knowledge of basic 6 Sigma principles
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
B
Bryan Ross
COO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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