Material Control Technician

Description

**Career Area:** Supply Chain and Logistics**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. **Job Summary:** Timely procurement and delivery of materials to the point of use, aligned with production plans and following established replenishment strategies for each material **What You'll Do:** Responsible for supporting direct material delivery to Manufacturing lines and maintaining inventory accuracy at the point of use. Meet position-specific KPIs such as: IRA by Location, Response Time, TO/TRs, Execution and Reporting Accuracy, SAP system maintenance, MPU, Speed Defects, and execution of inventory adjustment processes. Perform manual and wireless device-based (e.g., handheld, iPad, tablet, etc.) inventory control and reporting activities. **What Skills You'll Bring:** **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the need for and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. **Analytical Thinking:** Knowledge of techniques and tools that support effective analysis; ability to determine root causes of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions to resolve them. **Inventory Management – Manufacturing:** Knowledge of inventory management processes and methods; ability to manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. **Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP):** Knowledge of processes, practices, and systems used for manufacturing requirements planning; ability to optimize production cycle planning and ensure capacity and material availability. **Basic Requirements:** * Education: High School Diploma or Technical Degree * 2 Years of Supply Chain Experience * Technical Exam Score: 80% * Shift Rotation * Basic Office Skills * Basic SAP Skills **Additional Information:** **Location:** Caterpillar Torreón **ISE: No** **Sponsorship:** No **Relocation assistance:** No \#LI **Posting Dates:** May 25, 2026 \- June 2, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.