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Materials Planning Analyst
Materials Planning AnalystCaterpillar • West Fargo, ND, US
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Materials Planning Analyst

Materials Planning Analyst

Caterpillar • West Fargo, ND, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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.

Material Planning Analyst

West Fargo, ND

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.

Job Summary :

The Material Planning Analyst position creates and ensures execution to planned orders and schedules and resolves issues with operations to ensure material availability for facility production. The incumbent works with the operations personnel to support facility production and just in time material availability. The incumbent ensures the timely delivery of materials to the facility, collaborating with section managers and leads to coordinate deliveries, shipping schedules and work schedules to meet facility production plans. Using customer collaboration technologies, collaborates with customer and operations to plan delivery of material for customer requirements.

What you will do :

  • Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
  • Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
  • Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
  • Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.

Skills you will have :

  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
  • Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) : Working knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.
  • Internal Resource Coordination : Basic understanding of the techniques, tools and applications associated with coordination of internal resources; ability to synchronize and integrate activities, responsibilities, and command and control structures to ensure that internal resources are used most efficiently in pursuit of business objectives.
  • Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) : Basic understanding of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.
  • Materials Handling and Management : Basic understanding of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.
  • Planning and Organizing : Basic understanding of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
  • Problem Solving : Basic understanding of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Relationship Management : Basic understanding of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
  • Top Candidates Will Have :

  • Professional experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within a logistics, or supply chain related role
  • SAP
  • Intermediate level of proficiency using Microsoft Office
  • Excel, Data analytics, Power BI, Power Automate
  • MRC
  • Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP, Lognet, and MTS systems
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and communication skills
  • Prior experience with production scheduling and capacity management
  • Knowledge and / or experience in material control, inventory control, operations and transportation or logistics
  • Intermediate level of proficiency reading blueprints
  • APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification is a plus
  • Additional Information :

  • This position is located in West Fargo, ND
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • What you will get :

  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.
  • Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all of our employees.
  • You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
  • Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)
  • Please ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. https : / / cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / CaterpillarCareers.

    Keep a frequent check on emails as correspondence will be sent to the email that you used to apply with.

    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

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    Summary Pay Range :

    $79,800.00 - $119,760.00

    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
  • This position requires working onsite five days a week.

    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 :

    October 22, 2025 - November 4, 2025

    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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