Material Availability Analyst

Overview

Ensures availability of inventory for assigned products is satisfied within the allocated time frame.

What you'll do

• Serve as focal point for suppliers, following up on requirements to minimize past due schedules.
• Expedite orders and provide promise dates for critical emergency orders.
• Review and act on schedule releases and follow up for on-time shipments.
• Work with global purchasing buyers and purchasing analysts on problem parts.

What you'll need

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience level: 0 to 3 years.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to recognize, anticipate and resolve organizational, operational or process problems.
• Working knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes and real-time inventory software.
• Basic understanding of logistics management, including inbound and outbound logistics.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing application systems and the information flow across manufacturing and the supply chain.
• Basic understanding of materials handling and management in plants, including packaging regulations.
• Extensive experience in supplier management: facilitating partnering arrangements, monitoring supplier performance, developing quality standards, and maintaining partnerships with multiple and/or large suppliers.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Works onsite five days a week.
• Willing to work in all shifts: US, UK, AP.
• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.