Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Job Purpose Plan material for a specific Progress Rail location to ensure parts are on the production line when they are required while managing inventory levels. Req ID 12181BR City Muncie State: IN Company Description Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day. Key Job Elements Responsible for achieving corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order‐to‐delivery results; Ensure clean signal to supplier on part requirements (qty, date, priority within facility); Determine appropriate stocking strategies for each part (Plan for Every Part ‐ PFEP); Work PO Exception Messages in a timely fashion to ensure material is delivered to our requirements; Work directly with Supply base on follow up and expediting. Host supplier schedule reviews, as required; Analyze value stream supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action; Minimal Travel required (5% ‐ 15%). Education / Training College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control; Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems; Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements; Demonstrated problem‐solving skills to solve common problems; Strong team player in order to be effective in deploying supply chain improvements as part of a team; Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge; Ability to analyze business conditions and situations during deployment needed to minimize disruption to daily requirements. Essential and Physical Activities Functions: Motion – The position spends most of the time in an office setting. The position will require occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending. Vision/Hearing Requirements – This position spends prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Work Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environment. Emotional Demands – Required to liaise with multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders and managers. Individual must be well-spoken, able to manage multiple priorities and individual requests daily. Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position. It is primarily an office position requiring awareness of the safety requirement in an office environment within the facility; must be capable of following all safety protocols. When traveling to supplier, customer, or production facilities, local safety practices must be followed. Benefits 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 Progress Rail.** Competitive Salary 401(k…

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