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Caterpillar’s supply chain processes are so complex—and successful—that we’re regularly benchmarked by other companies and taught as a case study in many classrooms. Working here, you’ll take responsibility for ensuring we have the material we need, when and where we need it, to meet customer demand. That may involve interacting with suppliers or using the latest digital, analytics and forecasting tools to determine exactly how many units are needed in specific timeframes, locations and configurations.
As Material Requirement Manager at Caterpillar, you will manage and responsible for supervising the material planning and functions for the Batam facility, ensuring material availability and Point of Use (PoU) availability and drive disciplined inventory systems usage and collaboration with material suppliers.
You will be responsible to achieve PQVC targets across Inventory Level / Turns, Point of Use (PoU) availability, inventory record accuracy, freight and scrap budget compliance. #LI
As the Material Requirement Manager, you will:
Lead and manage up to 10 direct reports include: Material Planning Supervisor/Team Leads and Material Planning Analysts.
Plans and directs the material planning and material logistic functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs. Interfaces with Operations, Business Resources, Global Purchasing, Suppliers, Logistics, Engineering and worldwide Cat facilities.
Plans, initiates, and maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers. Includes managing inventory and record accuracy through monitoring shortage / surplus exception, supplier follow ups, negative on-hands and daily delivery performance.
Develops and directs internal/external material flow planning involving multiple facilities or extremely complex material flow plans. Implements complex supplier and interplant material supply plans. Meets production and parts requirements while optimizing inventory levels, lot sizing, lead times, packaging, and transportation costs. Works directly with facility Supply Chain Planning Engineers to create the plan for every part. You will provide leadership and integration support in the development of material logistics plans, working closely with multiple supply chain functions, including supply chain planning, supply chain performance, logistics and operations. You act as liaison between external suppliers, supply chain performance and supply chain planning to drive optimized flow plans and to support increased material velocity. Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing incoming requirements and scheduling of production work orders. Acts as a subject matter expert to support facility Sales and Operations Planning, and actively participates in facility Sales and Operations planning.
Leads projects driving the implementation of improved supply-base management. Provides high level of supplier relationship management leadership. Leads facility projects that identify and implement methods to assure suppliers are meeting Caterpillar's technological, communication, material delivery, financial management, and quality needs. Leads project teams implementing supplier-quality improvement efforts, Six Sigma projects and Lean Events as required.
Selects, trains and assists direct reports while providing career guidance and opportunity for added experience and training. Develops staff skills by focusing on evaluative / analytical thinking, innovative approaches to problem solving and team building. You are responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports.
The successful candidate must bring:
Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum of 7 (seven) years of increasing responsible supply chain logistics, global purchasing, operations and/or quality.
Knowledge and/or experience in material planning / control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics.
Advanced understanding of supply base utilization and experience in production scheduling and capacity management.
Completion of Leadership training or programs.
Experience or knowledge or understanding of 6 Sigma project Management principles.
Top candidates will also bring:
APICS CPIM or CSCP National Certification.
Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP e.g., SAP system (MM, PP, SD Module).
Ability to develop and deploy creative / original solutions to very complex problems.
Excellence interpersonal, negotiation, communication and leadership skills.
Able to work independently with minimal direction.
Additional Information
Shift: Normal Regular Full Time
Work location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau
You will work both in office and manufacturing shop-floor environment.
Relocation is available for this position.
Employee Benefit Details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Final Details
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Relocation is available for this position.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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