Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•Franklin, IN

21h•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. Caterpillar’s Remanufacturing Division is seeking a Supply Chain Analytics Analyst to support the Franklin, Indiana facility. This role is a key contributor within the Supply Chain organization, focused on advanced Excel analysis, reporting, and data visualization (including Power BI) to turn complex demand, order, and inventory data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys uncovering insights in data, building intuitive reports and dashboards, and effectively sharing results to support informed business decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

ASCM CSCP, CPIM, or similar certification
Strong analytical and data visualization skills (Excel, Power BI) with familiarity in planning/ERP tools such as QAD/Mfg Pro
Experience in supply chain, MRP, or materials planning, including support of manufacturing or factory operations through analytics or operational collaboration
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.
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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for system and planning discussions, including demand, backorders, inventory, and ERP data inquiries
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, actionable analytics
Perform data preparation, modeling, and validation to support automated, refreshable, and scalable reporting solutions
Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and analytical reports supporting demand, orders, inventory, and cycle count activities