Job Discription
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.
JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is primarily responsible for achieving the NPI readiness metrics required at NPI Gate Way 6 to meet the Product Group’s parts availability goals prior to first ship date of the new product/program. Current targets include meeting 100% availability for critical parts and >97% availability for all serviceable parts within sales region. This may involve working with various groups including global purchasing, supplier expediting, service engineers, and product groups.
Responsibilities include to track upcoming NPI programs in the NPI authorizations database. Update Model Distribution Plans to cascade sales forecasts information to part level details used by analysts for parts stocking.
Facilitate the Service Parts Blitz meetings to collaborate with the product group, service engineers, and related personnel in determining serviceability strategy for new content on NPI programs.
The specialist will assist Parts Product Analyst (PPA) and provide key information on determining part serviceability, initial order quantities and other parts stocking parameters related to products and specific NPI programs. The specialist also helps escalate issues within the engineering teams such as missing data or late engineering releases.
The specialist manages inventory and responsible to achieve >95% availability for NPI parts (full production + 36 months).
Responsible to lead projects or drive initiatives using Lean methodology for process improvements.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering / Math’s / Science / Commerce
6 to 8 years’ related industry experience. Experience in managing New Product Launch, Aftermarket Inventory Management with good knowledge on parts distribution and systems will be preferred.
Should possess good product knowledge, familiarity with parts inventory procedure, practices, and policies.
Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong technical skills in MS Office
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong customer focus and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
Must be willing to work in US shift timing to have enough overlap with US-based process partners and product groups.
DESIRED SKILLS
Caterpillar NPI Authorizations experience in Parts Inventory Management with background in parts distribution and Inventory Management Systems.
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification
Posting Dates:
March 20, 2024 – April 3, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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