Technology Lifecycle Supply Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description Caterpillar’s Cat Technology group is searching for a Technology Lifecycle Supply Specialist to lead and manage procurement deliverables for our new technology product development programs focused for the construction industries segment (CI). The role is focused on managing part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities by collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams. The position is suited for persons that are looking for opportunities for increased leadership, global team collaboration, and exposure to all of Caterpillar’s machine product groups and service parts management teams.

Requirements

Problem Solving and Data-driven Decision Making: Advise on advanced data analysis methodologies and technologies to make more informed decisions for demand input and part delivery timing. Design KPIs and metrics to analyze data and influence decisions for NPI and current product processes. Seek input from multiple sources within technology teams to generate diverse ideas for decision making. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
Inventory/Supplier Management: Monitor supplier performance; work to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements Develop quality standards and controls for suppliers where needed Build and maintain partnerships with multiple kitting suppliers Ensure the fulfillment of report and record-keeping requirements Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies. Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location.
Process Improvement: Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances. Defines the critical workflow for executing key processes. Focuses on the most significant problems to maximize efficiency gains. Surfaces systemic problems to be addressed at the organizational level
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field
Proven experience in Supply Chain environments and teams
Proven experience with Project Planning

Nice To Haves

6 Sigma Green Belt experience preferred
Experience with telematics, site grading technologies, or safety sensing systems preferred
Product/customer support, quality, or aftermarket related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities within construction technology
Establishing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions.
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 for construction technology.
Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.
Own construction technology sales and operation planning (S&OP) process and collaborate with business partners to provide demand input