Materials Planning Analyst
- Pay
- $81,370 – $122,060 per year
- Location
- Peoria, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
- Relationship Management
- Production Scheduling
- Material Requirements Planning
- Inventory Management
- Demand Forecasting
Also useful
- SAP
- Caterpillar Machine Orders Processing System (CMOPS)
- Invoice Processing
- Supply Chain Discipline Experience
About the role
Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics
About the role
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.
Caterpillar is seeking a Material Planning Analyst in Peoria, IL. In this role, you will work with our global suppliers and internal partners to schedule, plan, and oversee material procurement, production and delivery processes to support on custom product of Excavation.
What you can look forward to doing in this role
- Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.
- Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame.
- Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.
- Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met.
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills and have
- Extensive experience in Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Extensive experience in Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Working knowledge of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues, and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice.
- Working knowledge in Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
Top Candidates for this position may also have
- A degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a supply chain discipline.
- Experience using SAP and Caterpillar Machine Orders Processing System (CMOPS) programs
- Invoice processing experience.
Additional Information: The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship is not available
Working onsite five days a week.
Summary Pay Range
$81,370.00 - $122,060.00
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: November 9, 2026 - November 16, 2026
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
From Cat's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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