Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•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. Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself Role Definition The Supply Chain Planning Engineer (Warehouse Lead) is responsible for facility supply chain performance levels and corporate targets for inventory reduction, increasing inventory turns, and improving order-to-delivery results. This position leads facility efforts to run multiple projects to develop and implement the plan for every part, pull material replenishment, warehousing, autonomy, and improved throughput efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.
Effectiveness Measurement: Level Working Knowledge
Analytical Thinking: Level Working Knowledge
Cross-Team Integration: Level Working Knowledge
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Working Knowledge
Project Management: Level Extensive Knowledge
Standard Operating Procedures: Level Working Knowledge
Supplier Management - MFG: Level Working Knowledge
Supply Chain Management - MFG: Level Working Knowledge

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics and/or manufacturing engineering
APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired
Experience with AGVs and other automated solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerBi, Project Management

Responsibilities

Warehouse strategy and planning
Warehouse facility health
Capacity forecast planning
Supplier relationship management for external Warehousing
Strategic Buffer Planning
Deliver on key critical OPACC Improvement Initiatives including automated material handling and Warehouse optimization
Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.
Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
Investigating and incorporating industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.
Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.