Material Availability 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.

Maximizes external supplier performance through understanding our supply network. What You Will Do • Serving as focal point for suppliers, following up on requirements to minimize past due schedules. • Focusing on inventory management to prevent excess material within the network. • Reviewing and acting on schedule releases and follow up for on-time shipments. • Working with global purchasing buyers and purchasing analyst on problem parts. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired What You Have Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Basic Understanding: •     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. 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 Basic Understanding: •     Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. •     Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. •     Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. •     Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Collaborating : Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Basic Understanding: •     Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes. •     Explains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations. •     Provides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals. •     Contrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations. Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice. Level Basic Understanding: •     Explains basic measurements of operational distribution performance. •     Describes common bottlenecks and delays in distributions. •     Describes the role of a distribution center in the supply chain. •     Describes the basic process of moving materials or goods. Materials Handling and Management : 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. Level Basic Understanding: •     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 : Knowledge of