Spv, Sr Planner @ Progress Rail Services (Caterpillar)

Job Purpose

Provide daily leadership and oversight to a team of supply chain analysts, ensuring clean-to-build status across all stations and orders. Maintain optimal inventory levels through proactive planning and continuous process improvement.

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Provide leadership to Supply Chain Analysts - first point of escalation, driving KPI’s and developing talent.
• 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 Pary - 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.
• Travel Required (10% - 20%)

Education / Training

College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Preferred Skills

• 6 Sigma project experience desired.
• APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired
• SAP and BAAN LN

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
• Motion – Position requires standing the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
• Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;
• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

Benefits

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 Progress Rail.

• 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.

Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.