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Caterpillar, Inc. Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning Hub Manager in Jakarta, Indonesia
Career Area:
Sales
Job Description:
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Having the right parts in the right place at the right time is crucial to ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing equipment uptime. The Demand Planning team within RISST (Resource Industries Sales, Services & Technology) is responsible for working with key dealers & end customers to gather, analyze, and communicate accurate forward-looking critical component demand signals. Follow-up is then done to ensure actions are taken by relevant business partners to achieve parts availability goals that meet customer expectations.
Caterpillar currently has an opportunity for a Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning Hub Manager based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The position is responsible for the development, deployment, and execution of the SIOP (Sales Inventory and Operations Planning) process with dealers and key customers in Asia. The objective is to leverage, expand, and connect individual entity S&OP processes across Caterpillar, dealers, and customer(s) for improved parts planning and fulfillment effectiveness to achieve planned component DIFOT (Delivered In Full On Time), inventory and cost optimization goals. Through improved collaboration and proactive leadership, the SIOP team is setting a standard of cost and delivery performance in the Mining industry.
What You Will Do:
Lead and facilitate the development, deployment, and execution of the SIOP process in Asia and other regions as required
Work directly with dealers, customers, and internal Cat partners on developing and improving SIOP processes related to critical component rebuilds and repairs
Ensure the demand signals and forecasts captured through SIOP, Planned Component Repair (PCR), and Plan for Every Serial Number (PLESN) processes are accurate and reliable
Consult on demand signals and inventory planning with relevant business partners to ensure appropriate actions are taken to maximize customer machine uptime at an optimal cost for all entities
Support projects and processes related to the increased usage and effectiveness of data analytics in the demand planning and SIOP value streams
What You Have:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Aftermarket Parts Sales, Parts Operations, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Parts Distribution, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Dealer Development, Global Customer Accounts.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Direct Dealer and/or Customer facing experience
Excellent human relations and communication skills to develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and process partners
Project Management and/or Process Owner experience with strong facilitation skills
High initiative, flexible and eager to learn
Creative / Think outside the box / Challenge the status quo attitude
High Cat business acumen and understanding (Product lines, Parts categories, Dealer network, Caterpillar matrix, etc.)
Ability to travel as required
Strong English skills – written and spoken
Bahasa highly desired – written and spoken
Additional Info:
This position requires international travelling up to 30% of the time.
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Indonesia which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).
Final Details:
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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Posting Dates:
July 2, 2024 - July 15, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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