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Caterpillar, Inc. 1st shift Indirect Inventory Planner (Logistics Coordinator II) in Athens, Georgia

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.

What you will do:

As an Indirect Inventory Planner, you will plan, track, and monitor assembly and fabrications crib and maintenance indirect parts as well as prepare inventory reports and determine quantities and order date for the areas needed. You will control inventory stock and delivery and will issue parts using SAP and Excel. You will analyze and develop logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory among other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 2-year degree (current enrollment in an accredited 4-year college degree program at a Junior-level status is considered equivalent to a 2-year degree) or 2 years of related experience in Materials Operations, Packaging or Planning.

  • Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Excel and SAP.

  • At least 1 year of inventory management experience

Top Candidates will also have:

  • At least 2 years of manufacturing experience

  • Supply chain experience

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Pivot Tables

  • At least 2 years of production planning experience

  • At least 2 years of material planning experience

  • Vendor management experience

Additional Information:

  • This is a 1st shift Monday-Friday role with off-shift support and occasional weekend as needed. Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

  • Entry pay is $27.50/hour.

  • Resumes are encouraged. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This may lead to disqualification.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.96 - $32.45

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 31, 2025 - April 6, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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