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About the Role

 Tallassee, AL  | Full-Time | ️ Aerospace & Defense | Competitive Compensation + Benefits |

About the Role

 Tallassee, AL  | Full-Time | ️ Aerospace & Defense | Competitive Compensation + Benefits |

About the Client:

One of the leading Semiconductor Organization

Responsibilities

Translate build strategies (BTO/BTF) into actionable supply plans

Ensure flawless execution of supply plans, implementing corrective actions for any deviations .

Actively participate in shaping capacity plans to seamlessly integrate with operational blueprints

Own the creation and delivery of weekly and monthly forecasts to OSAT partners, ensuring production plan and capacity alignment

Continuously monitor delivery commitments for critical raw materials, proactively mitigating disruptions to the forecasted production plan.

Optimize delivery performance to exceed customer expectations. Collaborate seamlessly with the Sales team to proactively address expedite requests and manage ramp-up demands. Ensure unwavering adherence to lead time commitments, fostering predictability and reliability in the supply chain.

Implement strategic allocation decisions during production bottlenecks to minimize disruption and maximize customer satisfaction.

Align inventory levels with strategic imperatives while driving continuous inventory reduction across the supply chain. Proactively champion the successful launch of new products (NPI) and ensure seamless fulfilment of sample requests.

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of supply chain data by meticulously managing master data.

Actively champion and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) through the implementation of ground-breaking ideas

Drive supply chain transformation by spearheading automation projects to streamline processes and enhance efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelors in Engineering or Business Administration or related field

Experience:

2-3 years of Supply Chain Management within the semiconductor industry.

Proven experience with fabless semiconductor operations including working with foundries and OSAT providers.

Strong understanding of ERP and supply chain planning systems, with hands on experience using these tools for supply chain management and planning.

Job Description:

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.

Role Definition
Performs analysis to identify and develop business improvement opportunities with increasing scope and complexity to evaluate return on investment (ROI) of the opportunity.

Responsibilities
• Identifying, defining, leading implementation of integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
• Establishing and strengthening effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
• Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
• Leads the development and analyzes data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Analyzes business processes, identifies alternative solutions to outdated processes and assesses their feasibility.
• Evaluates financial, cultural, technological and other factors that need to be addressed.
• Recommends new approaches that seek the use of advanced technology.
• Establishes requirements for large changes in the overall mission, roles, responsibilities and processes necessary to make business improvements.
• Participates in defining organizational strategic goals and purposes; defines how to gather and keep customers.
• Works to overcome BPI resistance from managers, the labor force and other groups.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Manages logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and project planning.
• Implements and maintains monitoring systems to provide information on shipment status, shipped date, in transit location, estimated arrival date, and actual delivery date.
• Develops and analyzes logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.
• Works with historical, legislative and practical issues associated with domestic freight.
• Participates in contract negotiations and interfaces with selected carriers necessary to maintain expected levels of service.
• Consults on all major logistics processes, their interactions and operational requirements.

Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Monitors effectiveness of procurement policies in high-cost or critical path purchases.
• Selects appropriate qualified suppliers and negotiates related contracts.
• Compares and contrasts alternative sourcing strategies (sole sourcing, reverse auctions, etc.).
• Develops alternative sources of supply for the manufacturing organization.
• Assists in creating contingency plans for and with critical suppliers.
• Coordinates the procurement of a variety of products, materials and services.

Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.
• Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.
• Monitors the complete supply chain management process.
• Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.
• Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.
• Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional design, configuration, and enhancement of SAP IBP modules, particularly in Demand and Supply Planning.

• Act as the primary point of contact for SAP IBP functional issues and escalations.

• Utilize advanced analytics and predictive modeling techniques to analyze demand and supply data and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate business requirements into system

functionalities.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning accuracy, inventory levels, and provide actionable insights to drive continuous improvement.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and system optimization strategies.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the SAP IBP functional team.

• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.

• Develop or improve and maintain documentation and best practices for SAP IBP processes.

• Transport management

• Working closely with internal and third-party technical teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues (including performance) issues with the Team:

• Reviewing Quarterly SAP IBP Upgrades and assessing impact on the platform:

Profile

• Experience: Experience in Demand, Inventory, Supply & Response Modules with understanding of Integration & S4 Extractors.

• Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning Models in the context of supply chain planning- preferred

• Certification in SAP IBP-preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Information Systems, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Skills:

• Deep expertise in SAP IBP, including configuration, customization, and optimization.

• Strong understanding of demand and supply planning processes.

• Experience leading SAP IBP implementation and upgrade projects.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex functional issues.

• Strong communication skills to interact with senior management and stakeholders.

• Leadership experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.

DESCRIPTION

This role is responsible for managing and executing supply chain-related projects of varying complexity. The incumbent will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery, issue resolution, and process optimization. The role requires strong project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work independently in a night shift environment.

Key Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications:

Core Competencies:

Project Management Competencies:

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience:

Technical Knowledge:

Shift Timing: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST (US Time Zone Support)

Shift Benefits: Night shift allowance, pickup and drop facilities within PMC & PCMC jurisdiction.