**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. **Role Definition** This position is responsible for reconciling and synchronizing inventory records provided by inventory record counters with common inventory management systems. (MAMM/MACH1) Inventory Record Accuracy – performing 100% to annual corporate target. **Responsibilities** + The Inventory Analyst is responsible for the overall planning and managing of the facility’s IRA program and assisting with the Corporate IDA program. + The Inventory Analyst is also responsible for IRA metric compilation and reporting to senior management on a monthly basis. + In addition to this core role, Inventory Analysts are responsible for taking pro-active steps to improve inventory records accuracy, drive issue ownership and escalation, etc. through cross functional engagement, root cause investigation and corrective action process. + This role also supports ad hoc count requests from other functional groups to conduct discrepancy / hot counts and IDA Counts. An additional role performed by the Inventory Analyst is the reconciler / root cause investigator. + The primary role of the inventory Analyst is to resolve the inventory differences through proper root cause analysis and subsequent system inventory adjustments. + Inventory Analyst needs to have deep system knowledge in order to efficiently perform preliminary investigation before the issue is handed over to the true owner of the issue. + This position will interact closely with Material Planning Analysts, Material Requirements Planning Team Leads and Supervisors, Material Handlers and facility operations personnel to collaborate on reconciliation and synchronization across multiple systems. **Degree Requirement** Bachelor's degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience desired **Skills You Must Have** Core Application Systems: _Level Working Knowledge_ Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: _Level Extensive Experience_ Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Relationship Management: _Level Basic Understanding_ Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Data Gathering and Reporting: _Level Working Knowledge_ Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company. Inventory Management - MFG: _Level Extensive Experience_ Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. Materials Handling and Management: _Level Working Knowledge_ Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials. Supply Chain Management - MFG: _Level Working Knowledge_ Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes. **Top Candidates Will Also Have** + Experience in material planning, supply chain, material handling and logistics, and / or manufacturing operations + Knowledge of Inventory Record Accuracy practices and key inventory management systems is required. + 6 Sigma Project experience + CPS Functional Job Role Qualified + APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired **Additional Information** + This position will close on 10/7/2024 at 11:59p.m. + The location for this position is East Peoria, IL (Building KK). + There is no relocation available for this position. + There is **no** sponsorship available for this position. + This position may require less than 10% travel **Employee benefit details** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **Final details** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media \#LI \#Letsdothework \#caterpillarinc \#Iamcaterpillar Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** September 26, 2024 - October 7, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .