Caterpillar, Inc

Manufacturing Resource Planner

Caterpillar, Inc • $77K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations leadership.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, inventory, and materials planning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities to meet customer delivery requirements, productivity targets, and cost objectives.
  • Develop and manage material planning activities to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Coordinate the flow of materials throughout the manufacturing operation, including movement between production, inventory, and warehouse locations.
  • Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity to support efficient operations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.
  • Analyze production and material planning data to identify bottlenecks, balance resources, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management, and cost reduction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Role Definition

Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes.


Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities to meet customer delivery requirements, productivity targets, and cost objectives.
  • Develop and manage material planning activities to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.
  • Coordinate the flow of materials throughout the manufacturing operation, including movement between production, inventory, and warehouse locations.
  • Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity to support efficient operations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.
  • Analyze production and material planning data to identify bottlenecks, balance resources, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management, and cost reduction.
  • Ensure manufacturing and distribution plans align with business objectives, customer requirements, and operational capabilities.
  • Drive problem-solving efforts to address production, material, and supply chain challenges.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations leadership.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, inventory, and materials planning.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

Preferred Skills
Production & Materials Planning
  • Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and processes.
  • Experience developing production schedules and coordinating material availability to support manufacturing operations.
  • Understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and demand planning principles.
Distribution & Supply Chain
  • Experience with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and inventory replenishment processes.
  • Ability to evaluate the impact of supply chain disruptions, delays, and bottlenecks on operational performance.
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts across multiple departments.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive collaboration.
  • Experience leading problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analytical & Decision-Making Skills
  • Ability to analyze complex operational issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to interpret operational data and use insights to improve business results.

Salary Range:

77,264.00 - 96,580.00

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of 9essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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