Description

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

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Material Requirements Planning Manager

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Manager in Decatur, IL. In this role you will be primarily responsible for maintaining agreed-upon inventory levels to provide a flow of raw materials and components from the supply chain to the manufacturing facility.

What You Will do:

• Ensures inventory stockroom conditions meet defined environmental and handling requirements for all materials and products.
• Manages staffing, training, development, and performance of materials management personnel while supporting effective labor relations.
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains optimal inventory levels through analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinates the maintenance, support, and effective use of inventory management systems and software.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification highly desired
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is desired
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Solid product knowledge
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• The ability to develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures, especially supplier-focused Caterpillar initiatives
• Solid logistics and manufacturing knowledge

What Skills you will have:

Planning (Tactical & Strategic):
Develops and aligns detailed tactical plans with broader strategic objectives, ensuring resource allocation, dependencies, and departmental plans are integrated with the overall business plan.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
Applies structured critical thinking techniques to gather and organize relevant data, clarify and prioritize concerns, document stakeholders and processes, and support risk- and benefit-based decision making.

Logistics Management:
Supports domestic logistics operations by using established tools and systems to forecast delivery, manage costs, maintain shipment records, track lead times, and contribute to process and network improvements.

Supply Chain Management:
Contributes to supply chain activities by recognizing relevant systems, participating in analysis to identify trends and improvements, and supporting integration considerations across specific supply chain processes.

Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:
April 14, 2026 - April 20, 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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