Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job 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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a  Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Morton, IL.

The  Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re  committed  to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating  to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are  one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about the  Caterpillar Experience .

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst role serves as a performance lead for Logistics Analysts on the Global Parts Supply Team.

Additional Info:

• This role is based in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• Support and provide guidance for a team of Logistics Analysts and Technicians which face Caterpillar suppliers supporting Aftermarket demand requirements.
  • Perform work to achieve Supply Chain performance targets focused on backorders, estimated ship dates, Supplier Shipping Performance (SSP), past due schedules.
  • Execute schedule adjustments through collaboration, order min/mults, Economic Order Quantities (EOQs), lost or misdirected shipments, transportation/Freight Order Management (FOM) issues, Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) issues, Engineering/Change (E/C) level or material code changes, backorder escalation, and all other supplier issues impacting performance targets  
  • Grief resolution  
  • Product Group/Purchasing/Marketing and Dealer inquiries  
  • Execute Monthly Supplier Shipping Performance Process  
• Identifies and leads initiatives to improve the supply-chain process.
• Participate in all projects and meetings to support performance targets improvements and Operating Profit After Capital Change (OPACC) improvement initiatives 

What You Have (Basic Skills Required):

• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Technologies include PartsViz, MRC (Material Replenishment Collaboration), and SAP/SPM (Service Parts Management) as applies to schedules and supplier collaboration.
• Business Process Improvement : Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities. Ability to ramp up quickly within a new environment with a strong customer service focus.

• 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.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles
• Solid Supply Chain Planning, demand and orders, logistics and manufacturing knowledge

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field
• Association for Supply Chain Management Certified in Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSPC) National Certification, or 6 Sigma and/or Lean Project experience
• Excellent leadership skills within global cross functional teams.
• Understanding Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems’ lead time elements (Supply Chain, manufacturing and marketing)
• End-to-end supply base understanding, including customers and dealers
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures, especially those with supplier impact

What You Will Get

Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at one of our PSLD facilities, our hybrid work model allows employees flexibility to work from home based on business need.

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Visa 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 13, 2024 - May 27, 2024

Any 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.

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