Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Morton, IL

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer will support the global rollout and implementation of a new SAP S/4 order management solution. 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 at facilities and regions worldwide. The engineer develops expertise in the existing order management solution while collaborating with integrated functional teams—including EWM, Customer Service, and Inventory Management—to ensure the solution meets end-to-end operational needs. The position also supports day-to-day operation of the existing solution and a multi-year, facility-by-facility global transformation. The role is based onsite in Morton, Illinois, on first shift, Monday through Friday, with up to 5% domestic travel. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to identify 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 SOPs.
Knowledge of supply chain management functions, principles, and techniques, including control of 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 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 in 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 SAP S/4 functionality configuration and development.
Support system build, testing, validation, and implementation throughout each facility rollout.
Partner with EWM, Customer Service, Inventory Management, and other supply chain functions to align end-to-end processes.
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.
Work with the broader implementation team to support adoption and execution of the multi-year global SAP S/4 transformation.