Position Summary: Responsible for materials requirement planning, production line inventory control, and performance indicator tracking. Key Highlights: 1. Efficient coordination of materials on production lines 2. Analysis of production orders and demand plans 3. Proactive collaboration with suppliers **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. **About the Position:** Responsible for materials requirement planning for production lines, production line inventory control, and internal performance indicator tracking. **Responsibilities:** * Coordinate efficient movement of materials among workstations, production lines, and storage areas, minimizing wait times and bottlenecks. * Analyze production orders and demand plans to determine material requirements. * Align material availability with manufacturing schedules. * Coordinate with planning and production teams to release materials according to the production plan. * Maintain constant communication to ensure on-time deliveries. * Collaborate with suppliers. Maintain proactive communication to align expectations. Share demand forecasts and schedule changes. **Required Education:** * **Completed high school diploma** or **related engineering degree** required. **Required Skills:** **Products and Services** * Identifies specific problems and documents alternative solutions. * Develops techniques to fulfill and improve internal processes. * Assists in analyzing risks and focuses on alternatives to achieve resolutions. **Inventory Management\- MFG** * Manages material traceability for a group of products or specific location. * Performs basic inventory management tasks for specific tracking purposes. * Conducts receiving, labeling, validation, and distribution of inventory components for a specific storage location. **Additional Information:** * This position is located in Santa Catarina. * This position rotates shifts. * Relocation assistance is not provided. **Final Details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including your spam/junk folder, as this is our primary method of correspondence. If you wish to check the status of your application, please use the candidate login on our careers website, as it will reflect any updates to your application status. **Caterpillar’s Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. This company does not require pregnancy tests or HIV tests as conditions for employment, continued employment, or promotion.** **Posting Dates:** February 26, 2026 \- March 5, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.