Inventory Control Analyst

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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.

Position Objective:

A key challenge in this role is ensuring consistent availability of materials and the timely release of work to support efficient shop floor execution. Strong emphasis will be placed on improving manufacturing throughput, reducing lead times, increasing inventory turns, and improving customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include basic material analysis and planning, change management control, generating purchase orders for external suppliers, disposition of inactive and obsolete inventory, and maintaining the integrity of system data. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and operate with a safety-first mindset.

Principal Accountabilities

Principal accountabilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Accountable for accurately creating, maintaining, releasing, and reconciling production orders
• Work closely with warehousing to have raw material released in a timely manner
• Schedule machines to keep them at capacity
• Ability to analyze aged WIP and review inactive and obsolete material
• Daily internal communication with shipping, receiving, warehouse, quality control, inspection and production
• Working in a team environment by attending and participating in scheduled meetings, supporting established team business goals and adhering to the team’s ground rules and norms

This position has some direct client interface and represents Solar Turbines to external Suppliers. Internal contacts can include any of the following: Finance, Production, Warehousing, Inspection, Shipping/receiving, Purchasing, and Engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 Family (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, etc)
• Basic computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, time management, and the ability to communicate effectively

Preferred requirements:

• Associates degree
• Experience in manufacturing/inventory control/planning environment

Summary Pay Range:  Target salary is approx. $62-75K depending on experience

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. 

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the

purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an

exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the

discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the

organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is

defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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