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Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:
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Role Definition
The incumbent is responsible for reviewing the documentation required for Caterpillar’s purchase of tooling, which is sent to suppliers in Mexico for the manufacture of parts for U.S. plants. This activity entails placing purchase orders with suppliers; tracking the shipment of materials to Caterpillar Mexico or to designated plants where the materials will be held on consignment; requesting proof of material receipt; and providing such evidence to Caterpillar Mexico’s Fixed Assets Department. Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for conducting fixed asset audits with suppliers—requesting supporting evidence for these assets—and for maintaining documentation to support future audits. The incumbent is also responsible for requesting the necessary information and evidence regarding the destruction of materials or their return shipment to Caterpillar whenever an asset is retired—whether due to the end of its useful life or the termination of the business relationship with the supplier.
Responsibilities:
1. REVIEW AND ANALYZE INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THE STMS PROJECT The incumbent is responsible for receiving and analyzing the required information and forms to be submitted to the Finance Department for the creation of the STMS project—a system used to record the tooling designated as fixed assets for purchase. Develop and execute materials planning for a specific product line. Ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the established timeframe.
2. CREATE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR REQUIRED TOOLING The position holder is responsible for receiving purchase requisitions from Finance and creating Purchase Orders for the required tooling. Develop and monitor the execution of the purchasing plan to ensure its alignment with business objectives.
3. TRACKING OF MATERIAL SHIPMENTS FROM THE ORIGIN SUPPLIER TO THEIR FINAL DESTINATION The position holder is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials from the manufacturing plant to their final destination. This includes coordinating the movement of materials (priority transport) to and from the corresponding inventory or warehouse, as well as collaborating and negotiating with suppliers to ensure delivery of materials in accordance with requirements.
4. FOLLOW-UP WITH ASSET SUPPLIERS REGARDING ASSETS IN PROGRESS VS. ASSETS IN PRODUCTION, FOR INVOICE PAYMENT AND ASSET CAPITALIZATION The position holder is responsible for monitoring and analyzing supplier performance metrics. They are also responsible for requesting information upon the completion of testing and the commencement of production—including the shipment of materials to U.S. plants—in order to authorize the final payment of invoices; furthermore, they must request supporting documentation to submit to the Finance Department, thereby enabling the capitalization of fixed assets.
5. ANNUAL AUDITS OF ASSETS HELD WITH SUPPLIERS
The position holder is responsible for conducting annual audits of assets held with suppliers and is responsible for requesting evidence of assets installed at the plant (TVF audit).
6. COORDINATE THE RETIREMENT OF FIXED ASSETS—WHETHER DUE TO THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFE OR THE TERMINATION OF A SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP. The position holder is responsible for identifying fixed assets that are no longer functional, specifically those that have reached the end of their useful life or are associated with a terminated supplier relationship—based on evidence provided during audits or notifications received from the Buyer responsible for the product.
7. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN COORDINATING THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED for the execution of security-related events at CMSA.
8. PERFORM THE CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES, in accordance with your role, to comply with the policies and practices established by Caterpillar regarding safety, health, and environmental protection.
9. COMPLETE THE COURSES RELATED TO THE POSITION AND LISTED IN THE CATERPILLAR PRODUCTION SYSTEM (CPS) CURRICULUM, in addition to performing duties in accordance with CPS parameters and guidelines regarding its proper implementation and maintenance.
10. COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, in accordance with their authority and/or responsibilities, as well as promote awareness regarding customer satisfaction at all levels of the organization.
11. COMPLIANCE SUPPORT WITH THE SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING ANALYST. Participate actively in testing or scoping from preparation external or IAAS audit for different areas from supply chain, support with walkthroughs and back up role.
Degree Requirement
English 70% or 80% Speaking and Writing
Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.
• Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.
• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.
• Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.
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 Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.
Knowledge of the general materials procurement process. Basic Level of Understanding:
• Describes the general process for reviewing capital projects.
• Describes the process for placing a purchase order.
• Explains the tracking of materials from a foreign supplier to a plant in Mexico.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how a fixed asset held on consignment with a supplier in Mexico can be audited.
Problem Solving:
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques related to material transport, receiving materials, shipping materials to suppliers, and resolving discrepancies regarding invoice payments. Basic Level of Understanding:
• Identifies and explains basic problem-solving issues.
• Describes and explains potential issues regarding invoice payments.
• Explains how consigned inventory with suppliers can be controlled.
Additional Information
- Position location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.
- Work schedule: Monday to Saturday.
- Relocation is not offered.
Detalles finales:
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Posting Dates:
junio 3, 2026 - junio 10, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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