Inventory Specialist – 1st Shift

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Inventory Specialist 1st Shift

Supplier Quality team

Lafayette Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Incentives/Bonus Opportunities Matching 401k available first day of employment.

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The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette IN currently has an opening for a Inventory Specialist.

An Inventory Specialist will work with the Supplier Quality team to manage non-conforming material that is routed in and out of will ensure material is stored safely and correctly ensure material is flowing in and out of BMRC at an efficient rate and organize the BMRC space. They will also help keep track of what material has physically arrived at BMRC for traceability purposes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Learning Caterpillar Systems and using them appropriately (BlueZone etc.)
• Computer Skills Microsoft Teams Email
• Strong customer focus approach communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
• Manage ordering processing storing and routing material
• Manage and oversee shipping and receiving of material in and out of BMRC
• Liaison communications between LEC and CLS pertaining to non-conforming parts and Supplier Quality
• Multiple systems interactions
• Adding and removing holds on material
• Coordinate expedited parts needed for sort/containment in BMRC
• Manage aged inventory grief material and leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
• Supporting and leading inventory problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting quality goals
• Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment reach trucks sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 plus months warehouse inventory or parts distribution experience
• Competent with MS Office applications (Outlook Word Excel etc.)
• Competent with Q-Net/BlueZone (ex. EIMS)
• Computer Literacy
• Good attendance record
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Ability to work OT when required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Safety & Quality focused
• Time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with other teams (quality operations engineering etc.) on multiple shifts

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift push and pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to bend and twist at the waist and be able to squat.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

Additional Information:

• Position is for 1st shift 6:30am to 2:30pm
• Location of this position is in Lafayette IN
• Relocation assistance is NOT offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• Health dental vision & life insurance effective first day of employment
• 100% of 401K match up to 6%
• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Quarterly incentive program with potential for annual bonus
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• Climate controlled work environment most areas
• Clean/safe work environment
• Please attach an updated resume

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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

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

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