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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.

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:

+ Manufacturing experience

+ Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

+ 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 SAP

+ At least 2 years of production/material planning experience

+ Vendor management experience

+ Heavy equipment manufacturing experience

+ Progressive promotional movement

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 $27.50/hour in Athens, GA.

Work Hours: 7** **:45 am to 4:15 pm (Mon - Fri)

Employees should make their current manager aware of their application. Employees on Level 3 discipline action or in current role less than 6 months are not eligible for consideration. The 6-month rule also applies to promotions in place (including Assembler-1 to Assembler-2, Welder-1 to Welder-2, Warehouse Associate to Logistics Coordinator, etc.).

Summary Pay Range:

$27.50 - $34.40

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

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:

May 28, 2025 - June 11, 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.

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