Demand Orders Analyst

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CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution Since 1973 Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a highquality solution that is good for their business and promotes sustainability. Its important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together following common values we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. Its rewarding to work with an inspiring team where every contribution matters.

Caterpillars Remanufacturing Division is looking for a Demand & Orders Analyst for our Franklin Indiana facility.This position will support customer inquiries for order lead time and order configuration change. Responsible for new orders and order change make sure requests can be successfully received by order system. Responsible for ensuring the right amount of product is available at the right time to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Collect and analyze data related to the supply chain to identify trends patterns and/or areas for improvement. This includes inventory levels production data transportation costs and delivery times.
• Forecast demand and plan inventory levels accordingly.
• Identify potential supply and demand issues and devise ways to minimize stock shortages.
• Work closely with commercial and finance teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Interact with sales engineering and facilities operations on production schedules and expected deliverables.
• Monitor the accuracy of inventory levels at warehouses to ensure supply meets demand.
• Identify and report on inventory trends and slowmoving items.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items new products and product phaseouts.
• Track and analyze supplier performance metrics.
• Collaborate and negotiate with suppliers to deliver materials per requirements.

Degree Requirement:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired
  

Highly desired

• ASCM CSCP CPIM or similar certification
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting and familiarity with demand planning software and tools such as QAD/Mfg Pro.
• Background in Supply Chain Management Accounting Procurement or similar discipline
  

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.
• Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.
• Participates in gathering and analyzing an organizations data based on requirements.
• Documents data from various sources and in various formats.
• Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

Planning: Tactical Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical 12 years) and strategic 35 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Contributes to shortterm operational plans.
• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
• Reports variances and makes agreedupon corrections.
• Under guidance develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• 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 and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers nonverbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies and 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 analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Uses factfinding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Demand Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of Demand Management; ability to effectively sense predict plan for and manage the demand for products and services.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assists in the collection and preparation of required demand information.
• Participates in the preparation of shortterm demand management for a specific product or site.
• Produces basic demand management reports for senior staff to reconcile the demand balances.
• Summarizes and reports problems such as issues and concerns currently existing in demand management operations.
• Uses tools with guidance to predict and plan demand assess seasonal factors and trends and effectively influence demand.

Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements and loads.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Participates in preparation of shortterm forecasts for a specific product or site.
• Gathers and analyzes demand data with specific tools and procedures.
• Locates useful information and sources of input used in weekly monthly and quarterly forecasts.
• Researches seasonal trends for a major product or product line.
• Explains common types of business conditions and activities that impact demand.
  
  

Employee benefit details:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. AccidentIdentity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following preemployment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening

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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at relocation assistance is offered for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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