Materials Planning Coordinator

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.

Job Summary:

Position consists of receiving direct material shipments for hose production and moving this material to proper Point of Use (POU) locations. When shipping documents are not accurate, person will conduct root cause analysis to reconcile inventory and systems. This position works with the facility Direct Materials Logistics Planning Analyst and Suppliers to maintain accurate inventory records. Coordinates inbound and outbound material activities on the shop floor to ensure that internal and external customers are provided with on-time delivery. Maintains a high level of communication between the external customers and leadership. Requires strong organizational, customer service and communication skills.

Job Duties:

• Works with suppliers on required documents (ASN's, packing lists, etc.)
• Monitors and manages customer demand
• Maintains all required shipping metrics on facility performance
• Fields all calls regarding customer shipping grief and customer order status
• Communicates customer issues to the appropriate contact and follows up to ensure acceptable resolution has been reached
• Communicate with Logistics team members, any customer expectation requests and special orders
• Updates and creates customer information in SAP/Mach 1 system
• Must have a working knowledge of Mach 1 / SAP / MRC connect
• Order raw materials from suppliers (internal-external)
• Create Purchase Requisitions for non-standard orders of raw materials.
• Create customer orders in MACH1 when not EDI compliant
• Facility MRC Coordinator
• Maintain the GTR tool (shipping inbound, shipping outbound, IRA, sales vs past due)
• Maintain ship history non-MACH1 facilities
• Maintain WIP data
• Create shop production schedule
• Manage schedule grief between Systems (legacy-MRC)
• Maintain facility bias files
• Maintain raw material consumption files (wire-rubber only)
• Responsible for ordering indirect packaging materials

Background / Desired Experience:

• Computer Skills - Prior use of software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Photo editing and/or other graphic design.
• Leadership - Trustworthy, acts with integrity, and demonstrates ability to maintain focus of a group staying on task.
• Teamwork - Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and to take initiative to develop a spirit of teamwork with subject matter experts and other disciplines.
• Reliability - Can be counted on to work when needed to interface with team members on all shifts.
• Accountability - Person should be dependable, self-starter, responsible for initiating, controlling and concluding job tasks.
• Communication - Must be able to effectively communicate. Communication must be clear, to the point, logical and complete. Must be able to listen effectively.
• Customer Focus - Must be able to understand the role of a service organization by providing timely and quality products and services.
• Quality Focus - Attention to quality in their own work and the work of others.

Starting pay for this position is $22.60/hour.

Relocation is not offered for this position.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$22.60 - $28.20

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 16, 2026 - June 25, 2026

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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