Corinth Reman Logistics Planning Analyst II (1st shift)

Career Area: Operations 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. CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters. Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Logistics Planning Analyst 2 position located in the Corinth, MS facility. Primary focus of this position will be to implement material replenishment strategies across MS Reman. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Monitor and report on inventory turns, material availability. Interface with external suppliers, engineering, quality, and the operations teams to resolve material issues as they arise. Use proactive tools such as Lean DNA and MFG Pro or other MRP systems to minimize material shortages across Mississippi. Utilize LMS to determine inventory levels when making decision to expedite and de-expedite material. When material is expedited, approval will need to be entered into PFAST (Premium Freight Authorization System). Use FOM (Freight Order Management) or other corporate transportation systems to track international and domestic shipments. Work action messages weekly which are downloaded to Excel and suggest actions that the LPA needs to take with schedules Utilize advanced functions in Excel such as PivotTables and V-Lookups to perform data analysis and support decision making Collaborate with external suppliers to procure material in a timely manner. Approve the sale of material to other CAT facilities and manage the transportation to its destination. Report on any material shortages in a daily materials meeting with Supply Chain management. Manage Bill of Material changes using HVC (High Velocity Caterpillar) and updates through the NPI (New Production Introduction) process. Lead/manage a specific value stream within MS from a parts procurement perspective. Review and make necessary NPU (New Parts Usage) adjustments based off core availability. Host/lead supplier meetings as deemed necessary Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 12 months manufacturing experience Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications such Excel Create PivotTables Perform V-Lookups Minimum of 18 months experience in: Material procurement to include some or all of the following components: Planning analyst experience Parts ordering experience Inventory management experience MRP system experience (Material Requirements Planning) – schedules are input and populates supplier schedules or production scheduling Understanding of Bill of Material and the change management process Experience with MFG Pro and MRC (Material Replenishment Collaboration) Knowledge of Location Management System (LMS) and High Velocity Caterpillar (HVC). Basic knowledge of Dock visibility, Host, and corporate transportation systems such as: FOM, PFAST, and GTOC. Top Candidates Will Also Have: College or University degree APICS, CPIM or CSPC National Certification Experience using Access databases Job Bid Eligibility Requirements: Any curre…

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