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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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

What this looks like:

• 1st shift: $25.96/hour

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video (https://youtu.be/kEm9yge1fEE) to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

In this role you may be expected to:

• Plan for supplier material deliveries, track information on suppliers including replenishment schedules, and monitor packaging quantities and usage.

• Prepare inventory reports, determine the quantity, and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule.

• Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

• Create and review procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.

• Ensure purchased material is ordered, shipped and delivered to meet scheduled build requirements while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

• Use multiple Caterpillar information systems to track and plan for material, inventory, and shipping.

• Prepare receiving report and note record shortages and damaged materials. Prepares and/or assembles required shipping documents.

• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions.

• Analyze product workflow and develops logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory. Creates and reviews procedures for distribution and inventory management.

• Communicate with suppliers daily to expedite, stop, or change the delivery of materials.

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 logistics, inventory management or material planning.

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

• At least 2 years of inventory management experience

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations

• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have:

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Supply chain experience

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint

• Intermediate proficiency in SAP

• At least 2 years of production planning experience

• At least 2 years of material planning experience

• Vendor management experience

Additional information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This is an hourly position with an entry wage of $25.96/hour in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available.

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

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:

January 22, 2025 - February 5, 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.

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