Caterpillar Inc. · 1 week ago
Materials Planning Analyst
Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building a better world through innovative solutions in supply chain and logistics. The Materials Planning Analyst will coordinate materials from suppliers to shipping locations, ensuring effective communication and tracking of order statuses.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for communication with the supplier, the issuance of purchase orders and working along side Prove Design Coordinators to obtain material for engineers
Responsible for the tracking of the order status and tracking of the material inbound once it has shipped and will be required to perform some grief resolution
Qualification
Required
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
Preferred
2+ years of technical school and/or an Associate's degree; or 1+ years' experience working with suppliers
Previous work experience in Global Purchasing, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics
Previous experience working with suppliers
Experience using Microsoft Office
International shipping process familiarity
Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-22
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