Job Description

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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JOB RELATED STATISTICS:
% suppliers on pull - performing to 100% of annual corporate target where appropriate
Supplier Performance - performing to 100% of annual corporate metrics
# of suppliers: 200-250
Annual facility supplier spend: $25M to 35M

JOB DUTIES:
This position works with suppliers to build lean supply chain capability in the areas of material replenishment to business divisions, improved Sales and Operations Planning, high-velocity throughput, optimized logistics and capacity planning. This position works on project teams comprised of multi-functional resources, including business division supply chain planning, site global purchasing, operations, receiving, Global Transportation, Demand and Orders, Material Requirements Planning and Logistics.

This position participates in lean events and works collaboratively with suppliers and multiple business division functions to address and resolve supplier issues using root cause and corrective action (RCCA).

The incumbent performs tactical work to develop supplier value stream maps and to develop supplier plans for every part. This position works on project teams improving material flow and preparing suppliers to respond to pull triggers.

This position addresses day-to-day supplier constraints to improve supplier performance and their ability to flexibly and rapidly respond to Caterpillar requirements.

The incumbent performs work to deploy pull replenishment at supplier facilities, including supplier inventory sizing activities. The incumbent performs the Supply Chain Planning Process with suppliers, providing support to project teams.

Incumbent works on projects to implement improved supplier collaboration with Caterpillar and third party service providers using common collaboration technologies.

Incumbent supports and facilitates supplier interaction with business division packaging and transportation resources to optimize packaging, containerization, point of use presentation, barcode labeling, ASN compliance, enhanced communications related to quality improvements, and improving carrier selection and transportation container optimization.

Significant Travel Required (50% - 75% working time)

POSITION IMPACTS: Incumbent is responsible to achieve PQVC targets across Inventory Level / Turns, point of use material Availability, Supplier Delivery Performance and Supplier Quality (ie: APQP, PPM, PCA) for a business division.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles
• CPS Functional Job Role Qualified
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid product knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures, especially those with supplier impact
• Solid supply chain planning, demand and orders, logistics and manufacturing knowledge

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• 10 Yrs experience in Supply Chain Field

• Experience in Global Purchasing, Material Requirements, or Supply Chain / Logistics is desired.
• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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