Supply Chain Coordinator

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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.

The Supply Chain Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for all supply chain–related matters for assigned projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring material supply to support project and production requirements. Working closely with the Project Planner, the Supply Chain Coordinator develops realistic, committed supply plans and partners across the Supply Chain Center—including Supply Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics—to ensure successful execution.

The role focuses on managing purchased material requirements, ensuring on‑time material availability at appropriate inventory levels, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks that could impact delivery, cost, or business objectives. While the position does not assume ownership of functional responsibilities (e.g., Procurement or Shipping), it plays a critical coordination and escalation role to ensure alignment and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Coordination

• Analyze demand for assigned parts and maintain a balanced supply plan to support project and production needs

• Develop, maintain, and execute material plans using MRP and order release processes

• Coordinate with Buyers on capacity planning, ordering strategies, and supplier commitments

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Production Schedulers to align demand, supply status, and schedule changes

Supplier & Material Management

• Serve as the focal point for purchased material commitments and delivery status

• Monitor supplier performance, follow up on deliveries, and manage schedule changes

• Investigate material shortages or delays, establish recovery plans, and communicate revised schedules

• Proactively communicate demand, forecasts, risks, and mitigation plans to internal stakeholders

Inventory & Data Management

• Analyze inventory levels, turnover, and material health for assigned parts

• Review and disposition excess, slow‑moving, or obsolete inventory

• Maintain accurate item and planning data within ERP/MRP systems

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Provide accurate, timely, and proactive material status updates to internal customers

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to minimize disruptions

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on material availability, lead‑time reduction, and inventory optimization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, material/production planning, or inventory planning/analysis

• Solid understanding of material and production planning fundamentals

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel required, including formulas, functions, and pivot tables)

• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and multiple platforms

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to drive issues to resolution

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma / CPS Green Belt or Black Belt certification or experience

• ERP experience with BAAN or Infor LN

• APICS certification

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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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