IT Manager - Supply Chain Applications

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Solar Turbines (Caterpillar), we help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Now, is your chance to join our team and do work that matters.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience desired.
Expertise in planning / purchasing / supplier collaboration processes and technologies.
Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Information Technology Trends: Knowledge of marketplace experience, developments and trends related to the organization's use of Information Technology (IT); ability to apply knowledge of IT appropriately to benefit the organization.
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.
Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
Vendor/Supplier Management: Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g., vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers).
IT Service Management (ITSM): Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.

Responsibilities

Own and optimize ERP and related supply chain systems (e.g., planning, inventory, procurement, manufacturing), ensuring system stability, scalability, and alignment with end‑to‑end supply chain processes.
Enable and support enterprise planning capabilities—demand planning, supply planning, S&OP—by delivering reliable data, system integrations, and analytics that drive accurate forecasting and informed decision‑making.
Lead supplier collaboration initiatives, including EDI and digital integrations, portals, and data exchanges to improve supplier visibility, order accuracy, lead times, and overall supplier performance.
Ensure high data quality across supply chain master and transactional data; establish governance, monitor data integrity, and drive continuous process improvements through root cause analysis and automation.
Act as a trusted IT partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Procurement leaders—translating business needs into technology roadmaps, leading digital initiatives, and ensuring successful delivery of projects and enhancements.