Supply Chain Project Manager

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

1d•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. Role Summary The role will support the Global Supply Chain Capacity Growth Program by interfacing with individual Supply Chains and their suppliers to validate forecasts, assess supplier capabilities, populate/maintain project plans, and work towards securing capacity to meet increasing volumes. This role is critical in ensuring accurate data flow, timely execution of capacity plans, and alignment with Global Supply Chain objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, engineering and/or project management.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supplier engagement and capacity planning.
Familiarity with project management methodologies.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve and get to root cause.

Responsibilities

Supplier Engagement & Validation Collaborate with Supply Chain teams and suppliers to validate demand forecasts.
Assess supplier capabilities and capacity readiness.
Develop project plans to track progress against validation milestones for top suppliers.
Capacity Planning Support Assist in gathering and maintaining supplier capacity plans.
Monitor and report on capacity commitments and identify gaps or risks.
Project Coordination Support Lead Capacity Growth Project Managers in maintaining integrated project plans and Gantt charts.
Document and track action items, decisions, and issues to closure.
Prepare updates for weekly Governance meetings and Control Tower dashboards.
Data & Reporting Maintain accurate records of supplier validation and capacity status.
Prepare concise progress reports for stakeholders.
Stakeholder Communication Serve as a liaison between suppliers, Supply Chain teams, and Lead Capacity Growth Project Managers.
Ensure timely and clear communication of requirements, deadlines, and updates.