Parts Order Analyst

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Parts Orders Analyst in Arvin, CA.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re  committed  to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating  to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team   – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

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As a  Parts Orders Analyst you will serve as the primary dealer, customer, subsidiary, etc., contact for all Parts Distribution order matters; or acquires knowledge to analyze, interpret and communicate accurate and timely technical information to answer inquiries from dealers and customers. 
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities  

• Analyzes orders, correspondence and documents to assure compliance with company procedures and when applicable foreign country restrictions. 

• Communicates and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure efficient parts processes. 

• Assists in day-to-day operational issues and in prioritizing daily workflow for office and storeroom operations. 

• Participates in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards. 

What Skills You Have  
Planning: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical and strategic planning in support of the overall business plan. Anticipates and adapts to plan changes. Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives. Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.  

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. Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. 
Distribution Requirements Planning: 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. Explains basic measurements of operational distribution performance. Describes the role of a distribution center in the supply chain. Describes the basic process of moving materials or goods. Knowledge of distributions software and systems (i.e.: ANTARES Parts Ordering and Lognet) 
Inventory Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies. Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location. Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location. 
Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials. Assists in the responding of and dealing with emergency issues related to materials handling. Works with the packaging and storage of inbound or outbound materials. Performs the packing, shipping, identifying and transporting of materials. 
Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers. Maintains warehouse equipment and facilities. Performs basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise.  
 

Additional Information  

This position is in Arvin, CA 

This is a Mon-Fri 1st Shift position. 

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers . #Li-onsite 

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.