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Caterpillar Inc.

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong customer focus, talent management skills, decision-making ability, inventory and supply chain management knowledge, plus proficiency in eSAP, Excel, and Word.
  • You will manage logistics, stock accuracy, personnel timekeeping, training, purchasing, and audits, ensuring efficient material movement and safety standards while maintaining SAP records.

Requirements

  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Talent Management/Supervisory Skills: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace.
  • To include coaching and development, performance management, setting common goals and creating a vision, leading change, advocating Diversity and Inclusivity, managing the team’s physical safety and mental well-being
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Inventory Management - Knowledge of inventory management; ability to manage inventories of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Supply Chain Management – SAP: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
  • What you may have:
  • Working knowledge of eSAP Warehouse Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of logistics/purchasing processes.
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Microsoft excel and word.
  • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Job duties include direct leadership, or performance, of all logistics activities related to inbound and outbound material movement, shipping, receiving and inventory storage systems.
  • Establishes and maintains practices to achieve Bills of Material, Material Routing and Stock accuracy in SAP.
  • Manages the day-to-day planning and organising of the stores department.
  • Manages timekeeping of all personnel by the Workday timecard system. Maintaining a holiday chart for all staff ensuring that all vacancies are evenly spread-out providing cover to all areas throughout the year.
  • Managing the stock locations of all material used at the Wimborne facility, both in the main storage and build line areas.
  • Ensuring all information is updated daily on to the SAP computer system.
  • Ensuring that all finished goods product is readily available for customer collection.
  • Implementing and managing perpetual stock takes to the laid-out CPS Inventory Record Accuracy and Inventory Dollar audit standards.
  • Entering all stock adjustments and issues on to the SAP computer system.
  • Managing a training matrix ensuring that all staff are correctly trained in corporate procedures and adequately trained to perform their day-to-day operations.
  • Purchasing all consumable, stationery, toners, and other non-stocked products. Either using the material requirement plan (MRP) or the raising of ad-hoc purchase orders.
  • Approval of invoices and contracts. Assist in resolving all griefed invoices.
  • Manage the annual stock take and supply to accounts all relevant information.
  • Pro-Actively Improving “end-to-end” processes in line with CPS activities and maximizing PULL in value stream both before and after the production process.
  • Providing weekly and monthly reports for: Inventory Records, Inventory Dollar and Start Online performance.
  • Audits including Bill of Materials and Material Routing route cause analysis and maintaining 5s standard procedure.
  • Responsible for the Health and Safety of all personnel within the department, together with assisting management in assessing and reporting hazards, or health risks.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Stores and Inventory Manager.

What is the primary career area for this position?

The primary career area is Supply Chain and Logistics.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Wimborne.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is £47,615 - £52,500, depending on experience.

What benefits does Caterpillar offer for this role?

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to a 10% bonus, a contributory pension scheme, a contributory share scheme, and optional flexible benefits such as health and dental care plans.

Are flexible working arrangements available for this role?

Yes, flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role in line with the needs of the business.

What are the main responsibilities of the Inventory Manager?

Responsibilities include overseeing logistics activities, inventory control, managing stock locations, ensuring information accuracy in SAP, implementing stock takes, managing purchasing, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

What software knowledge is required for this position?

Knowledge of SAP is required, along with experience in inventory management and supply chain management processes.

Is prior experience in logistics or inventory management necessary for this role?

Yes, a working knowledge of inventory management and supply chain logistics is important for success in this role.

What is the expected weekly presence at the Wimborne facility?

The role requires a minimum of 4 days a week in the Wimborne facility.

What key skills are emphasized for this position?

Key skills include customer focus, talent management, decision-making, critical thinking, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What additional qualifications may be beneficial for candidates?

Beneficial qualifications may include working knowledge of eSAP Warehouse Management Systems, knowledge of logistics/purchasing processes, and technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.

When is the application window for this job?

The posting dates are from December 18, 2024, to January 6, 2025.

Is Caterpillar an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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Caterpillar Inc.

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For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.