Caterpillar Looking for Supplier Network Specialist – 1 at Tamil Nadu Full Time

Career Area:
Purchasing & Procurement

Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
The Supply Analyst role is primarily focused on maximizing external supplier performance through understanding our supply network to drive execution of planned and scheduled orders whilst also remaining focused on inventory management to prevent excess material within the network.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS:
Indeterminate

JOB DUTIES:
Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Exception Management
• Inbound Shipment Tracking & Supplier Ship Performance
• Supplier Collaborations
• Backorder Management / Shortage Analysis
• Past Due Management
• Inbound Premium Freight Management
• Production Withdrawal

Capability Alignment

• Manage the timely shipment of material
• Collaborate & negotiate with suppliers to deliver material requirements
• Monitor, track & analyse supplier performance metrics

Recommended KPI’s

• SSP
• Past Dues
• Perfect Schedules
• Expedited Freight

Skills & Capabilities

Interpersonal, Collaborative & Relationship Building Skills

Organizational, Time Management & Prioritization

Demonstrates Strong Accountability in Situations

Negotiation Ability

Analytical Problem Solver

Solid and Sound Understanding of Manufacturing Processes

Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Work Environment with High Expectations

Business Competencies

Grow & Embrace Change

Drive Improvement

Serve the Customer

Deliver on Commitments

Live our Values

Functional & Technical

Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• General knowledge of production scheduling and capacity management
• Ability to use and troubleshoot the MRP, Lognet and MTS systems
• Knowledge and/or experience in material control, purchasing, parts distribution, inventory control, manufacturing engineering, operations and transportation or logistics desired

Any Graduate/Post Graduate with 5+ years in supply chain field. Engineering degree will be preferred.

Exposure in all CAT TOOLS preferred. LOGNET and CBS system knowledge will be advantage

Good communication and Presentation skills.

Flexible to work in continuous night shifts.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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