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.

Responsibilities

Ensure MBOM & MRP Parameters Accuracy with frequent validation & actions required.Quality Material Master creation for NPI Programs with variant configurationIn accordance to change control procedures implement Engineering changesLead NPI parts & EC Parts coordination to ensure product changes are implemented on time.Eliminate Excess and Obsolete StockEffective Scrap reduction through “Request to Scrap Surplus Material” process.Strong Understanding of SAP MM & Team CentreStrong Communication & Presentation Skill

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Working Knowledge:

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problem.Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.Rely on independent decision making to complete job tasks on identified areas.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Level Working Knowledge:

Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.Produces standard project status report.

Collaborative Working: Ability to work in synergy as a team seamlessly leverage one another’s strengths, embrace diverse viewpoints, brainstorm collectively to complete projects, develop solutions, and achieve shared/mutual objectives creating additional value to the organization.

Level Working Knowledge:

Enhances problem solving by developing a combination of various solutions and result-oriented approaches brainstorming together with in the team and with cross functional team.Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholderPromotes face-to-face interaction and open communication with other team members for better teamwork.Involves all project members in collaborating extensively to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution

Material Master (MM) Creation & MBOM Accuracy: Knowledge of SAP MM for managing the material-related aspects of BOM, MRP Parameters, engineering changes and Variant Configuration ensuring efficient and accurate implementation of Master BOM and Engineering Change.

Level Working Knowledge:

Obtains key information from necessary stakeholders in the right time for NPI Program and ensure quality Material Master (MM) creation with MRP Parameter & Variant Configuration update.Frequent validation of MBOM to maintain accuracy.MRP Parameters monitoring & maintenance.Lead production meeting regarding the introduction of NPI parts and attend NPI Meetings to ensure product changes are coordinated.Ensure to meet deadlines with flawless launch of NPI parts.Monitor and eliminate Excess and Obsolete Stock through RSSM Process wherever applicable.May enter drawing change information and new release information into EDS.Follows established procedures, documentation requirements and approval level requests wherever applicable.

Engineering Change Coordination: Knowledge of SAP MM and engineering change best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to perform effective implementation of Engineering changes on time.

Level Working Knowledge:

Analyze Engineering packages to determine priorities and establish dates for releases or Engineering changes.Ensure parts availability for Purchasing and Material Planning procurement for engineering changes.Coordinate required rework or material scrap resulting from new releases or Engineering changes.Ensure to meet deadlines with flawless launch of Engineering Change parts.Follows established procedures, documentation requirements and approval level requests wherever applicable.Helps evaluate what factors should be addressed in the change program and suggests ways to reduce deviations and keep improving the processes continuously.Lead Engineering change control meeting with cross functional teams to ensure EC product changes are coordinated.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 14, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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