Inventory Control Manager – Electric Power

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About EPD

Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers municipalities and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Summary
Join Caterpillars growing Electric Power Division as an Inventory Control Manager supporting our Griffin Georgia this role you will play a critical part in ensuring inventory accuracy compliance and material availability in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment. You will lead inventory control and reconciliation activities while partnering cross-functionally with operations engineering purchasing and logistics teams to support production readiness. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to drive process improvement and contribute directly to the success of Caterpillars expanding electric power business.

What You Will Do:

• Lead check store and track incoming and outgoing inventory items across the facility

• Maintain accountability for inventory check-ins and check-outs including verifying order completeness and inspecting for damages

• Ensure accuracy between system inventory (SAP/IMS) and physical inventory through regular reconciliation

• Lead coordination of special or expedited orders including handling returns and exchanges

• Maintain computerized inventory records reporting on inventory levels and activity and entering new items into inventory systems

• Ensure compliance with corporate inventory count standards reconciliation guidance and IDA/IRA processes

• Own and execute perpetual and annual site inventory counts including investigation and resolution of discrepancies

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to inventory clerks performing counts and reconciliations

• Work cross-functionally with purchasing logistics engineering and operations teams to ensure material availability for production builds

• Support sales purchasing and operations by providing timely and accurate inventory data

• Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement efforts related to inventory accuracy controls and reporting

• Proactively address inventory issues with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

What You Will Have:

• Effectiveness Measurement: Basic understanding and knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.

  • Describes methods for quantifying and measuring productivity and quality.

  • Provides examples of business measurements used in own area.

  • Explains basic concepts behind measuring work effort.

  • Identifies methods used to capture and communicate measurements.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

  • Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.

  • Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.

  • Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.

  • Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Basic understanding and 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.

  • Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.

  • Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.

  • Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.

  • Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

• Inventory Management - MFG: Basic understanding and knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods.

  • Identifies basic 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.

• Materials Handling and Management: Basic understanding and knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform monitor and improve processes related to storage transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.

  • Identifies key issues involved with different types of manufacturing materials.

  • Discusses considerations for physical management of major types of materials.

  • Identifies types of materials used in manufacturing flagship products or components.

  • Describes packaging regulations and locates those specific to the requirements of the situation.

• 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.

  • 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 fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to occasionally lift parts up to 35 lbs. individually or up to 70 lbs. with a team lift

• The ability to bend reach and squat while performing tasks

• The ability to wear required personal protective equipment for assigned tasks

• The ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• The ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while performing tasks

We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the jobs essential functions.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in inventory management or inventory control

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and high material volume

• Hands-on experience maintaining inventory accuracy and reconciling physical vs. system inventory

• Working knowledge of inventory management systems (e.g. SAP IMS or similar)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies

• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business or a related field OR equivalent practical experience

• Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial warehousing environments

• Experience managing high-volume parts and complex material flows

• Experience leading or owning inventory-related projects (process mapping audits improvements)

• Experience using SAP and reporting tools such as Power BI

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify gaps suggest improvements and drive solutions

• Strong sense of ownership urgency and accountability

Additional Information

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

• Work location is typically a combination of warehouse and office settings

• Travel up to 25% is possible

• Relocation is NOT available for this position

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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 essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About Caterpillar

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

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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