Material Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Suzhou, Jiangsu

This role is responsible for scheduling, planning, and overseeing material procurement, production, and delivery within a manufacturing facility. It involves coordinating material flow, developing material plans for product lines, scheduling material releases, monitoring inventory, tracking supplier performance, and collaborating with suppliers. The role requires basic understanding of analytical thinking, forecasting, inventory management, and problem-solving.

What you'd actually do

  1. Coordinating flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinating transfer of materials (premium freight) to and from inventory or warehouse.
  2. Developing and executing material planning for a product line. Ensuring that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.
  3. Scheduling and controlling the release of materials. Monitoring material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.
  4. Building up and following up procurement plan realization to ensure they align with business objectives.
  5. Tracking and analyzing supplier performance metrics. Collaborating and negotiating with supplier to deliver materials per requirements.

Skills

Required

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory Management - MFG
  • Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Problem Solving
  • Supplier Management - MFG