Job Type: Full time
Career Area:LogisticsJob Description:Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct hire. Position includes a wage of $25.20/hour, quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day ONE. Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will perform a variety of logistic support activities in the areas of logistics planning, materials planning, and packaging analysis.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 and 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 Materials Operations, Packaging or Planning.Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft ExcelAt least 3 years of inventory management experiencePhysical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periodsWilling and able to perform repetitive operationsWilling and able to lift up to 35 lbs.Top Candidates will also have:At least 2 years of manufacturing experienceSupply chain experienceIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and PowerPointIntermediate proficiency in SAPAt least 2 years of production planning experienceAt least 2 years of material planning experienceVendor management experienceAdditional 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 $25.20/hour in Athens, GA. No relocation benefits are available.Employee benefit detailsOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly and attendance bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.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.EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.