Supply Chain Planning Engineer

4 weeks ago


Decatur, United States Caterpillar Full time

Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description: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.It's More Than a Job, it's a Career - YouTubeJob Summary:At Caterpillar's Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Trucks and Construction equipment. In this role as a Supply Chain Planning Engineer, you will report to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and will be primarily responsible for overseeing NPI project progress and supply chain process adherence across multiple products. As a member of the Supply Chain Planning team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the teamWhat you will do:Managing material readiness for all Decatur, IL NPI programsIdentifying, 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.Degree RequirementDegree or equivalent experience desiredWhat Skills you will have:Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.Level Extensive Experience: •Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.•Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.•Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.•Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.•Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.•Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Level Extensive Experience: •Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.•Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.•Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.•Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.•Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.•Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.Level Extensive Experience: •Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.•Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.•Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.•Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.•Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.•Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.Level Extensive Experience: •Manages supply chain finance activities and measurements of effectiveness.•Advises others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chain.•Monitors the complete supply chain management process.•Consults on supply chain network design projects or processes.•Quantifies and evaluates benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approaches.•Participates in joint planning, process design/redesign with clients and partners.Additional Information:The primary location for this position is Decatur, ILDomestic relocation assistance is not availableThis position may require 5% travelSponsorship is not availableThis posting will close at midnight on May 30, 2024What you will get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:Competitive Base SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:May 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.



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