Inventory Control Analyst

Career Area: Manufacturing 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. Position Objective: A key challenge in this role is ensuring consistent availability of materials and the timely release of work to support efficient shop floor execution. Strong emphasis will be placed on improving manufacturing throughput, reducing lead times, increasing inventory turns, and improving customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include basic material analysis and planning, change management control, generating purchase orders for external suppliers, disposition of inactive and obsolete inventory, and maintaining the integrity of system data. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and operate with a safety-first mindset. Principal Accountabilities Principal accountabilities may include but are not limited to the following: Accountable for accurately creating, maintaining, releasing, and reconciling production orders Work closely with warehousing to have raw material released in a timely manner Schedule machines to keep them at capacity Ability to analyze aged WIP and review inactive and obsolete material Daily internal communication with shipping, receiving, warehouse, quality control, inspection and production Working in a team environment by attending and participating in scheduled meetings, supporting established team business goals and adhering to the team’s ground rules and norms This position has some direct client interface and represents Solar Turbines to external Suppliers. Internal contacts can include any of the following: Finance, Production, Warehousing, Inspection, Shipping/receiving, Purchasing, and Engineering. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 Family (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, etc) Basic computer skills Accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational skills Able to effectively work in a team environment Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, time management, and the ability to communicate effectively Preferred requirements: Associates degree Experience in manufacturing/inventory control/planning environment Summary Pay Range: Target salary is approx. $62-75K depending on experience 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. This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Summary Pay Range: $62,520.00 - $93,780.00 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 11, 2026 - June 25, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.