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.

Summary of the Role: This is a supervisory role, responsible for strategic material planning processes are in place. This incumbent is directly reporting into local Supply Chain Planning manager, yet English communication is mandatory to communicate with overseas supplier team and solve any urgent issues for team at times. This role will manage 5 direct reports and possess strong planning skill and effective communication skill.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinating with Demand and Order team, manufacturing and suppliers on short and long-term production forecasts and expected deliverables.

Work closely with the purchasing team to ensure purchasing strategies are maximized.

Ensure that material scheduling strategy and processes are in place and work effectively to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, whilst optimizing costs

Support new business initiatives and projects and contribute to review meetings and change process. Ensure effective.

Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production.

Contribute to the assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with members of the purchasing team.

Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time.

Ensure that any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system in place is effective and that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
 

What You Will Have:

Inventory Management – PHA (Level Working Knowledge): Knowledge of inventory management; ability to manage inventories of raw materials and finished goods.

Supply Chain Management - MFG (Level Extensive Experience): 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.
Effective Communications (Level Extensive Experience): 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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. We welcome all applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, national origin, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age.
 

Learn about Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com
 

Additional Information
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 07:30 am. – 04:30 pm.
Work location: Caterpillar (Thailand) Ltd. WHA Industrial Rayong Land., T.Nonglalok, A.Bankhai, Rayong
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

Posting Dates:

September 27, 2024 - October 11, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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