Caterpillar, Inc

Materials Requirement Planning Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $221K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, manufacturing, or engineering
  • Experience in manufacturing aftermarket parts
  • Proficiency in SAP and Power BI
  • Extensive knowledge of supply chain management functions
  • Strong decision-making and critical thinking abilities
  • Proven skills in logistics management and operations

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with manufacturing and procurement teams to meet development and accuracy requirements
  • Manage daily activities of inventory administration staff and lead their training
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and implement loss prevention practices
  • Participate in inventory planning and monitor optimal inventory levels
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve logistical processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • 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:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The E+ES Supply Chain team is working on executing the procurement, build readiness, scheduling, and small batch execution.  This role will be accountable to be the Material Requirements Manager for Noblesville, Indiania which is a prototyping motors facility operating with SAP as well as prove design functions for new products/technology.  With E+ES having many of the core growth objectives for Caterpillar this role provides an environment to solve problems to aid in velocity to build product, validate, and plan to deploy to the market.

What You Will Do:

  • Coordinating with multiple functions, such as manufacturing, procurement, etc., to acquire appropriate requirements to meet development and accuracy standards.

  • Managing day-to-day activities of inventory administration staff; participating in interviewing, hiring, and training and development of associates.

  • Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures; implementing loss prevention procedures and practices.

  • Participating in planning inventory and defining optimal inventory levels and adjustment authority; monitoring inventory levels.

What You Will Have:

  • Supply Chain Management - MFG: Extensive 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.

  • Problem Solving: Working 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.

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

  • Planning and Organizing: Working knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

  • Logistics Management: Extensive knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.

  • Data Gathering & Analysis: Working 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

  • A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, manufacturing or engineering

  • Experience with manufacturing aftermarket parts will help drive a better clean to build execution

  • Experience with SAP and Power BI will aid in the ability to be successful in the role

Additional Information:

  • This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability

  • Domestic relocation is available for this role

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

  • Travel is expected 25% of the time


 

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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:

July 28, 2026 - August 11, 2026

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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