Manager Material Requirements Planning

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Job Summary:

The Manager Material Requirements Planning leads the planning and execution of material requirements to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support production and business goals. This role partners closely with manufacturing procurement logistics and supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels mitigate risk and drive operational efficiency.

The Manager provides leadership to the Material Requirements Planning team drives disciplined inventory and planning processes and uses datadriven insights to support informed decisionmaking. Success in this role requires strong collaboration analytical thinking and the ability to balance service cost and supply chain constraints in a fastpaced environment.

What You Will Do:

• Manages and maintains optimal inventory levels to ensure a consistent flow of raw materials and components to support production requirements while minimizing excess and shortages.
• Leads develops and manages the Material Requirements Planning team including staffing performance management coaching and employee development while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conducts inventory analysis and develops recommendations for stock levels inventory strategies and material planning approaches aligned with business and operational goals.
• Collaborates crossfunctionally with manufacturing procurement logistics and supply chain partners to align material requirements with production schedules and demand plans.
• Ensures inventory management processes systems and controls are followed including compliance with established policies procedures and loss prevention practices.
• Oversees the maintenance support and effective use of inventory and planning systems to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identifies material planning risks supply constraints and improvement opportunities and works with stakeholders to implement solutions that improve reliability and performance.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing supply chain trends improving planning processes and driving disciplined inventory system usage.

Education requirement:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through extensive professional expertise.

What skills you will have:

Inventory Management: Demonstrates experience managing and optimizing inventory levels to support uninterrupted production and material flow. Performs inventory analysis monitors stock levels addresses shortages or excess inventory and makes datadriven recommendations that balance service levels cost and operational requirements.

Supply Chain Management: Works across the endtoend supply chain partnering with procurement manufacturing logistics and planning teams to align material requirements with business needs. Applies a strong understanding of supply chain processes dependencies and constraints to support continuity of supply and improve overall material flow.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Analyzes complex planning scenarios assesses risks and tradeoffs and makes informed decisions that support operational and business objectives. Uses data forecasts and stakeholder input to evaluate options and drive timely effective decisions in a dynamic environment.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves material planning issues such as supply disruptions demand variability inventory imbalances or system gaps. Investigates root causes collaborates with crossfunctional partners and implements practical solutions that improve reliability and performance.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Menominee MI office.

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

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

Posting Dates:

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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