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.

Role Definition
Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes. Is responsible for managing the supplier base and effectively manage supply of parts from vendors to ensure key deliverables are achieved in line with dealer requirements. They serve as the first point of contact for all supply related issues and facilitate issue resolution process to ensure parts are moved from the point of source to the point of distribution effectively on-time.
Responsibilities




• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
• Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.
• Expedite parts from suppliers in line with the business requirements to manage dealer first fill.

• Engage suppliers for the given profile, monitor their delivery performance regularly, initiate supplier improvement process if required.
• Responsible for resolving inbound grief with suppliers and other supply chain partners.
• Validate inventory level, manage transport, create, and p

📌 Material Panning Analyst-1 (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai