Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Waco, TX

7d•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 is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Engineer in Waco, TX. In this role, you are responsible for efforts to develop, test, and implement the Plan for Every Part supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) and continuous improvement efforts in incorporating supply chain performance levels for inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved order-to-delivery results while also gaining agreement across multi-functional teams through the end-to-end Supply Chain.

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.
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.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
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

College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Logistics Management or Industrial Engineering
Must possess leadership skills to effectively lead supply chain improvements
Experience in SAP
Previous Work Tools Experience
Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures and solid product knowledge
A background in Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning, Demand Management and/or Logistics
Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or CTSC

Responsibilities

Gathering and analyzing part, supplier, and flow characteristics which develops the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) for the facility for each part number for new product introduction
Work with cross functional team and suppliers to develop value stream maps, returnable loops sizes, assistance and support in business cases/total cost of ownership analysis for packaging projects, vendor managed inventory, and/or tracking and development of packaging budget, and working with suppliers on packaging form documentation
Working effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams to apply the supply chain planning process and leading team efforts to develop lean material flow plans which may include implementing changes to layout, packaging design, and material presentation for all material coming into the facility
Performing work to achieve supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns, and improved order-to-delivery results
Support analysis, investigation, and root cause and corrective action for PFEP related issues
Leading the work of Supply Chain Planning Analyst in the documentation of this data into the Plan for Every Part tools and ensure accuracy of the data
Performing physical, tactical work to reduce / eliminate supply chain constraints at both the facility and/or value stream level, working with a cross-functional team of personnel