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Role Definition
Research, develop,implementandmonitorinventory management and distributionlogisticssystems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high performing production systems and efficient,accurate, secure, and accessible data to support analytics needs across Cat and Dealers.

• Lead and support ERP conversion projects in testing and onboarding dealers/vendors.

• Develop automated processes to aid in data cleansing and maintenance using analytical tools.

• Develop and test new reporting tools, following standards and best practices.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

What You Will Have
Analytical Thinking:Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability todeterminethe root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.

• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.

• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.

• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Data Gathering & Analysis:Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

• Participatesin gathering and analyzing an organization9s data based on requirements.

• Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.

• Utilizesbasic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

• Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.

• Documents data from various sources and in various formats.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.

• Identifiesissues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.

• Names decision makers inownenvironment and cites examples of past decisions.

• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications:Understanding of effective communication concepts,toolsand techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.

• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

• Makes oral presentations andwritesreports needed forownwork.

• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

• Looks for andconsidersnon-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Inventory Management - MFG:Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progressand finished goods.

• Identifiesbasic tools and approaches for inventory management.

• Describes basic functions and reports needed for inventory management.

• Cites examples of seasonal considerations and adjustments to planned versus actual inventory.

• Describes basic benchmarks for inventory management.

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.

• Identifiesand documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

• Helps to analyzerisksand benefits of alternative approaches and obtaindecisionon resolution.

• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools toidentifyproblems.

What Will Put You Ahead

Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:Knowledge of tools,approachesand practices fordeterminingproduction demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.

• Names several capacity-related measurements and installed tools.

• Identifiescommon capacity constraints and seasonal trends.

• Locatesinternal and external informative sources or proprietary materialsaboutcapacity planning & management.

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of capacity planners.

Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP):Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.

• Works with real-time inventory software, moving supplies to where needed, when needed.

• Interprets the impact of bottlenecks and delays on operating costs.

• Follows processes and applies technologies for items and inventory management.

• Assists in solving issues related to distribution to meet orders or inventory replenishment requirements.

• Works with basic distribution requirements planning (DRP) processes and operations.

Additional Information

• Location: Alpharetta, GA

• Relocation is not provided for this position

• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position

• This rolerequirea 5-day-in-office presence