Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar•Schertz, TX

2d•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. About IPSD Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. Job Summary Join a high-impact team at the heart of diesel engine manufacturing as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, where you will drive supply chain planning and analytics for CNC machining operations producing engine blocks and cylinder heads. As a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will leverage advanced tools to transform data into actionable insights, optimize inventory strategies, improve supplier performance, and ensure material availability for critical production operations. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, and Engineering teams to develop innovative solutions, enhance visibility across the supply chain, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence operational success.

Requirements

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.
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability.
Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
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.

Nice To Haves

MAMM/PLEX Systems: Knowledge of MAMM and PLEX applications and their use within manufacturing and supply chain environments; ability to leverage system capabilities to support operational efficiency, process execution, inventory management, and supply chain performance
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence: Knowledge of data analytics methodologies, reporting tools, and statistical techniques; ability to utilize Power BI, SQL, Python, R, and related technologies to analyze complex data sets, develop insights, automate reporting, and support data-driven decision-making
End-to-End Supply Chain Modeling: Knowledge of supply chain principles, modeling techniques, and optimization strategies; ability to design, analyze, and implement end-to-end supply chain models that improve forecasting, inventory management, production planning, logistics, and overall network performance

Responsibilities

Analyze material flow, inventory performance, and production requirements for CNC machining operations producing diesel engine blocks and cylinder heads to identify and implement supply chain improvements that enhance service levels, inventory utilization, and operational efficiency
Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, Scheduling, and Engineering teams, as well as key suppliers, to develop integrated supply chain solutions, resolve material constraints, and support uninterrupted production
Develop and enhance supply chain analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide visibility to inventory, part shortages, supplier performance, pending inspections, and supply-demand imbalances, enabling data-driven decision making across the operation
Evaluate supplier performance, lead-time changes, safety stock strategies, and planning parameters to proactively identify risks and optimize inventory investments while ensuring material availability for production
Leverage industry benchmarks, supply chain best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve planning processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive measurable business results.
Analyze operational and supply chain data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, production prioritization, and overall supply chain performance improvement, including evaluation of the expected return on investment (ROI) for proposed initiatives