Supply Chain Project Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

6d•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. As a Supply Chain Project Engineer, you will help shape the future of enterprise planning by bridging evolving business processes with digital planning technologies. This role supports the transformation of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) capabilities and helps connect planning activities across demand, supply, inventory, factory, and supplier planning to enable more integrated decision-making across the supply chain. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Rental, and Information Technology teams, you will translate business processes into business requirements, support the implementation of planning and orchestration solutions, and help align planning capabilities with business objectives. You will partner with stakeholders to define requirements, coordinate project activities, document processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve planning effectiveness, operational performance, and supply chain agility.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze business processes, planning workflows, and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Evaluates alternatives and recommends practical solutions based on business requirements and performance data. Breaks complex business challenges into manageable components and identifies root causes.
Project Management Supports the planning, execution, monitoring, and implementation of project activities. Tracks milestones, deliverables, project risks, and dependencies. Communicates project status, issues, and outcomes with stakeholders.
Cross-Team Integration Collaborates effectively across business, supply chain, operations, and technology organizations. Builds productive relationships with stakeholders and business partners. Supports alignment of project objectives with broader organizational goals.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking Organizes and evaluates information to support effective business decisions. Assesses risks, benefits, and alternative solutions. Prioritizes issues and recommends actions that support business objectives.
Supply Chain Management Demonstrates knowledge of supply chain planning concepts, processes, and business operations. Supports initiatives related to demand planning, inventory management, supply planning, fulfillment, and logistics. Uses data and business insights to improve operational performance and supply chain effectiveness.
Effectiveness Measurement Utilizes benchmarks and performance measures to assess planning effectiveness. Supports development and monitoring of metrics that drive business improvements. Communicates performance results and improvement opportunities to key stakeholders.
Standard Operating Procedures Documents and maintains business processes and standard operating procedures. Supports implementation and adoption of standardized business practices. Reviews process effectiveness and recommends enhancements to improve consistency and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience supporting business process improvement, supply chain operations, planning functions, project execution, or digital transformation initiatives.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to translate business needs into practical process improvements and technology requirements.

Responsibilities

Translate supply chain and planning process requirements into business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital enablement.
Support the implementation of planning and orchestration solutions by working with business and technology teams.
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and document business rules, workflows, and process objectives.
Coordinate project activities, track deliverables, identify risks, and support issue resolution.
Assist with testing, deployment, training, and adoption of new processes and system capabilities.
Analyze data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support business decisions.
Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and implementation artifacts.
Collaborate across Supply Chain, Sales, Rental, Operations, and Information Technology organizations to achieve project objectives.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve planning effectiveness, inventory utilization, customer service, and operational performance.