Material Planning Analyst

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.

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.

What You Will Do:

·        Schedules and plans material procurement, supports production planning, and oversees material delivery to ensure production continuity, inventory efficiency, and customer service.

·        Support production scheduling and inventory optimization by adjusting material plans to achieve productivity and cost-efficiency targets.

• Develop and execute material plans for a product line to ensure all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the required time frame.
• Coordinate and summarize material readiness for NSI and NPI projects; proactively identify risks and work with cross-functional supply chain teams to develop solutions that support on-time material availability and project milestones.
• Operate and monitor procurement activities across the internal supply network to meet defined response-time, cost, quality, and lean targets, enabling efficient facility operations.
• Apply structured problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques to recognize, anticipate, analyze, and resolve organizational, operational, and process issues.

 

What Skills You Will Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of decision-making processes, tools, and techniques; ability to analyze situations accurately and make effective decisions based on informed judgment.
• Data Analysis and Digitalization: Ability to use AI-enabled tools (RPA, API, Java, Python) and digital technologies to improve material planning, inventory management, shortage analysis, and supply chain decision-making.
• Internal Resource Coordination: Knowledge of the techniques, tools, and applications used to coordinate internal resources; ability to synchronize activities and responsibilities to ensure resources are used efficiently in support of business objectives.
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices, and systems used in MRP; ability to optimize manufacturing-cycle planning and support capacity and material availability.
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to manage time and resources systematically to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, and process problems; ability to apply structured problem-solving methods in diverse situations.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship-management techniques; ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and peers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong data analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a cross-functional supply chain management role.
•  Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in material planning, production planning, supply planning, or inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable ERP/MRP system; familiarity with material master data, bills of materials, and planning parameters is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills, with the ability to translate planning data into clear actions and priorities.
• Understanding inventory optimization principles, including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, lead times, and excess and obsolete inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to identify material shortages, assess supply risks, expedite critical parts, and coordinate recovery actions with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to collaborate across Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and the supplier network.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or an equivalent supply chain certification is a plus.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with exposure to Lean, root-cause analysis, or structured problem-solving methods.
• undefinedAdditional Information:Willingness to participate in evening meetings when business needs require collaboration across time zones.        

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Posting Dates:

November 3, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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