Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Morton, IL

2d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planning Engineer leads cross-functional supply chain projects and strategic improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. The role defines project scope and objectives, develops project plans, coordinates stakeholders and resources, manages risks and dependencies, and ensures projects deliver measurable business value, including performance improvement and return on investment (ROI). It also analyzes data and related systems to identify and develop business improvement opportunities. The position is part of Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD), which supports aftermarket parts distribution, integrated logistics, and global services for Caterpillar dealers and customers. The role is based onsite in Morton, Illinois, five days per week, with less than 10% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure work quality and quantity to support improvement.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Understanding of inter-team collaboration and ability to lead employees across functions, coordinate work across divisions, and solve problems collaboratively.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools, with the ability to analyze situations and reach informed decisions.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, with the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and ability to design, implement, and evaluate procedures that support operational efficiency.
Knowledge of supplier management processes and methods, including managing relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components.
Knowledge of supply chain management functions, principles, and techniques, with the ability to develop and use strategies, practices, and tools for controlling logistical processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end supply chain projects and improvement initiatives, establishing scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, roles, and success measures.
Develop and manage project plans, tracking activities, dependencies, risks, decisions, and progress through implementation and closeout.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across internal functions, business partners, and suppliers to align efforts, resolve issues, and execute projects.
Identify and prioritize project opportunities using business needs, data analysis, performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and expected business value.
Develop business cases and evaluate ROI to support project prioritization, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating barriers and facilitating decisions to maintain progress.
Lead implementation and change activities for new processes, capabilities, and integrated supply chain solutions.
Establish project governance and communication routines, providing stakeholders and leadership with updates on status, milestones, risks, decisions, and expected outcomes.
Measure and validate outcomes against KPIs, including supply chain performance, inventory utilization, cost effectiveness, and business-process improvements.
Capture lessons learned and establish sustainable practices so improvements are embedded and can be replicated across suppliers, product groups, or business areas.
Develop and analyze data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve performance, cost effectiveness, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.