Shiploose Material Planner

Career Area: Operations Job Description Shiploose Material Planner Shiploose Material Planner in Lafayette, IN. You will be responsible for controlling production and inventory activities to achieve maximum customer/client service, minimum inventory investment, and efficient material flow. Job Duties/Responsibilities Spreadsheet analysis. Reconciles various types of shipping and receiving grief and offers resolution, generates reports and analysis. Coordinates the entering, expediting and shipment of customer orders utilizing various MAMM systems. Enters purchase orders and schedules. Performs special projects assigned by management. Communicates with various departments and personnel, both internally and externally, to satisfy customer and team needs. May operate various office machinery and equipment such as computer terminals and/or calculators, etc. Required Qualifications Previous warehouse experience Previous clerical experience Ability to frequently lift and carry product weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15-30 minutes Ability to push / pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor Ability to drive order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts after training period Ability to climb on and off order picker, reach truck and / or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes, with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement Ability to climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails Ability to work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours Ability to work overtime as requested by employer Able to complete training on a computer when required (this is primarily for safety and job-related training) Top Candidates Will Also Have Good oral and written communication skills Experience reading standard work and writing continuous improvement cards Experience utilizing computers and RF Scanners for material movement transactions Good analytical and organizational skills What You Will Get We are one team – creating and delivering world‑class components and solutions superior to the competition. 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 Summary Pay Range: $22.45 - $28.05 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr