Job Purpose
Plan material for a specific Progress Rail location to ensure parts are on the production line when they are required while managing inventory levels.
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Key Job Elements
- Responsible for achieving corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction,
increased inventory turns and improved order‐to‐delivery results;
- Ensure clean signal to supplier on part requirements (qty, date, priority within facility);
- Determine appropriate stocking strategies for each part (Plan for Every Part ‐ PFEP);
- Work PO Exception Messages in a timely fashion to ensure material is delivered to our requirements;
- Work directly with Supply base on follow up and expediting. Host supplier schedule reviews, as required;
- Analyze value stream supply chain constraints and deploy corrective action;
- Minimal Travel required (5% ‐ 15%).
Education / Training
- College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in Materials Planning & Inventory Control;
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard supply chain systems;
- Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work across functions to perform work deploying supply chain improvements;
- Demonstrated problem‐solving skills to solve common problems;
- Strong team player in order to be effective in deploying supply chain improvements as part of a team;
- Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing and operations standard processes and basic product knowledge;
- Ability to analyze business conditions and situations during deployment needed to minimize disruption to daily requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing
PRS Facility Location
EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive