Material Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

Material Planning Analyst coordinating materials to support production plans at Caterpillar. Collaborating with teams to ensure timely material flow and optimal inventory levels.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeMonterrey • 🇲🇽 MexicoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze production plan and inventory levels to ensure material availability
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material flow and support cross-functional problem solving to resolve material constraints
On time shipping assurance with supply base to ensure timely delivery to production plant
Monitor inventory levels and analyze trends to maintain optimal stock supporting supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs)
Maintain data integrity by working proactively to fix system issues that could affect information output such as inventory discrepancies, receipts griefs or parameter misalignments
Timely escalation of material risks and delays to prevent production interruptions and proactive evaluation of alternatives to recommend solutions based on data and operational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, International Relations, or any field within Supply Chain
Written and Oral advanced English Level
2 years on Supply Chain
Advanced conversational and written English
Desirable (but not mandatory) knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP CBS)
Advanced Excel with macro and query skills
Kaizen and/or Lean methodologies
Power BI
Intermediate APICS: Certification CPIM or related

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities
Leadership programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

MRP systemsERP systemsSAP CBSAdvanced ExcelMacrosQueriesPower BIKaizenLean methodologiesSupply Chain analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem solvingCommunicationData integrity managementRisk assessmentProactive evaluationTimely escalationAnalytical thinkingCross-functional teamworkAttention to detail

Certifications

CPIMAPICS certification