Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar•Morton, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) supports aftermarket parts distribution, integrated logistics, and global services for Caterpillar dealers and customers. The Supply Chain Planning Engineer supports the global rollout and implementation of a new SAP S/4 order management solution across facilities and regions worldwide. The role partners with business and IT teams to understand order management requirements, translate business needs into system solutions, and support SAP S/4 configuration, testing, and implementation. The engineer develops expertise in the existing order management solution, supports its day-to-day operation, and helps drive a multi-year, facility-by-facility global transformation. The role collaborates with integrated functional teams—including EWM, Customer Service, Inventory Management, and other supply chain functions—to align end-to-end operations and ensure successful adoption of the new solution. This position is based in Morton, Illinois, is 100% on-site, and requires up to 5% domestic travel. It is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday. Relocation and sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including the ability to determine root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Understanding of cross-team integration and the ability to coordinate work and collaborate across functions.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and the ability to design, implement, and evaluate procedures for operational efficiency.
Knowledge of supply chain management functions, principles, techniques, strategies, practices, and tools for controlling logistical processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting implementation or rollout of SAP S/4 or comparable SAP solutions, preferably in a global, multi-site, or enterprise-scale environment.
Strong working knowledge of order management systems and processes, including SAP Service Parts Management (SPM), ANTARES, or similar service parts/order management solutions.
Experience translating business requirements into system requirements and partnering with IT teams on system configuration, development, testing, and deployment.
Strong understanding of end-to-end order management integration with Inventory Management, warehousing/EWM, Customer Service, and other supply chain functions.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex technology transformations within supply chain, order management, or service parts environments.

Responsibilities

Support the global rollout and implementation of the SAP S/4 order management solution across facilities and regions.
Develop expertise in the existing order management solution to support current operations and transition activities.
Gather, understand, and translate business requirements into system requirements and solutions.
Collaborate with IT teams on configuration and development of SAP S/4 functionality to meet business needs.
Support system build, testing, validation, and implementation throughout each facility rollout.
Partner with EWM, Customer Service, Inventory Management, and other supply chain functions to ensure end-to-end process alignment.
Identify and resolve system or process issues affecting order management functionality.
Support day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of the existing order management solution.
Collaborate with the implementation team to support adoption and execution of the multi-year global SAP S/4 transformation.